Project Background 

The overall goal of the ‘Transparency and Accountability in Papua New Guinea Project (“TAP in PNG Project”), implemented by UNDP Papua New Guinea and funded by the European Union, is to contribute to the improvement of transparency and accountability in the use of public financial resources at the national level in Papua New Guinea (PNG), and particularly in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (ARoB).  

This is being done through work with non-state actors such as Civil Society Organizations, including Women’s Organizations, journalists, youth, community leaders and other active citizens at the national level and in ARB, in line with the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and National Anti-Corruption Plan of Action (2020 – 2025) Power of Work 10: Engagement and support to Non-State Actors, in order to more effectively progress the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, for the benefit of all Papua New Guineans.  

This Project aims to contribute to the enhancing capacities of local civil society organizations and independent actors to demand integrity, transparency and accountability (ITA) systems and practices at the national and pilot subnational level (Autonomous Region of Bougainville) in line with SDG 16 and SDG 5. Through technical assistance provided to Civil Society Organizations, Women Organizations, youth, journalists and active citizens based on existing policies, involving multi-stakeholder platforms and enhanced use of digital tools, the Project will support strengthening demand for integrity, transparency and accountability by various stakeholders in the anti-corruption space at the national level and pilot sub-national level (Autonomous Region of Bougainville).

The action will complement the European Union-funded PNG Anti-Corruption Project, jointly implemented by UNDP and UNODC.  

Project Objectives

The overall objective of the project (impact) is to contribute to improving transparency and accountability in the use of public financial resources at the national level in Papa New Guinea (PNG), particularly in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville.

Project Outcomes

Outcome 1: Increased demand for Integrity, Transparency and Accountability (ITA) systems and practices at the national level

Outcome 2: Improved ITA systems and practices at the pilot subnational level (in Bougainville) 

Status: Active

Project Time Frame:

Project start date: 1 January 2024
Project end date: 14 December 2026
 

Location: Papua New Guinea

Focus Area: Transparency, Accountability and Integrity

Beneficiaries:

Civil Society Organizations, Women's Organizations, youth, journalists and active citizens at the national level and in Bougainville
 

Partners:

Key Project’s partners are the civil society, media, youth and communities. 

Donors:

European Union 

Budget: EUR 1.5 million

Contacts:

Dr Alma Sedlar
UNDP Chief Technical Adviser (Anti-Corruption)
E: alma.sedlar@undp.org