The training was organized by UNDP in partnership with the Department of Justice and Attorney General under the Preventing and Countering Corruption in Papua New Guinea Project (PNG Anti-Corruption Project), funded by European Union and implemented by UNDP Papua New Guinea and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). 

The training was the advanced continuation of the basic training on investigating administrative complaints held in October 2022. The advanced training focused on the practical application of the knowledge received during the first, basic training.

"This is a continuation of the investigations of administrative complaints training, held in October 2022. Based on feedback from the previous sessions and discussions with our national partners, we’ve identified this particular training as relevant for the PNG context," said Alma Sedlar, Chief Technical Advisor, Anti-Corruption (UNDP).

"I'm pleased that this project is specifically focusing on addressing corruption; we've never had this opportunity or exposure before, to be able to undertake a series of specialized training in the anti-corruption space. I encouraged all participants to take full advantage and utilize this training effectively," said DJAG Deputy Secretary Josephine Pitmur and thanked UNDP Anti-Corruption Project team, expressing her appreciation for providing an opportunity for Papua New Guineans to build their capacities to stand against corruption. 

Each training session consisted of presentations of basic theoretical knowledge, combined with extensive practical exercises, aimed to upskill participants with procedures on eliminating risks leading to administrative complaints whilst ensuring the protection of human rights.

“Corruption is a very complex subject, especially in Papua New Guinea, therefore, this training is essential, and we must take it as a learning opportunity that will equip us to overcome this obstacle hindering our growth and development,” said Thomas Eluh, Chairman of the Interim Independent Commission Against Corruption of Papua New Guinea.

The training was attended by the representatives from the Ombudsman Commission, Auditor General, Public Service Commission, DJAG, FASU, NFACD, PFACU, Customs AC units, Tax AC units, ICAC, IPA, FIU provincial governments and their audit committees, National Procurement Commission, DoF, DoT, DNPM, DPM, PMNEC and others. 

UNDP organized the workshop in partnership with Department of Justice and Attorney General under the PNG Anti-Corruption Project, funded by the European Union and implemented by UNDP and UNODC.