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PNGEITI Report Releases
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EOI for a Short-term Journalist
The PNG Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PNGEITI) is an independent entity established by the Government of PNG to promote transparency and accountability in the revenue it receives from the extractive industries. The Secretariat is seeking to engage a short-term journalist to provide consultancy services. The Consultant will be responsible for providing support services by writing and producing media news articles or related works promoting the activities of PNGEITI for public information and awareness. These include: Information and press releases showcasing a well-established and fully functional National Secretariat office and the multi-stakeholder group (MSG), Information and press releases highlighting extractive industries contribution (both direct and indirect) to the PNG economy, Information and press releases showcasing management and governance of the extractive industries; Information and press releases showcasing revenue generation and collection that is consistent with policy setting; Information and press releases showcasing engagement of stakeholders to effectively address issues affecting PNG’s extractive industries; Information and press releases showcasing implementation of PNGEITI report recommendations as directed by Cabinet and the EITI International validation outcomes and Board decisions for PNG; Information and press releases showcasing special projects undertaken by the PNGEITI and its stakeholders such as Beneficial Ownership, Sub-national Payments, Policy and Legislation and others as directed by the Head of National Secretariat. Qualifications and Experiences: The consultant must possess tertiary qualifications; Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Have experience in journalism or in the media and communications field and should have at least 3 years’ relevant experience in producing news articles and related works as specified in the Terms of Reference (ToR). Some experience in writing on the PNG extractive sector including oil, gas and mining would be an advantage but not necessary. Duration of Engagement: The engagement will be for a period of 8 months from May to December, 2021. Interested individuals may obtain a copy of the Terms of Reference (ToR) which provides specific details on the tasks involved. ToR can be downloaded: tor-short-term-journalist Applications: Expression of Interest (EOI) must be received no later than 4:30 pm, 27 April, 2021 Email to Francis_Diakon@treasury.gov.pg or hand deliver to the Secretariat Office located at the Treasury Building, Waigani. Authorised by: Lucas Alkan Head of National Secretariat
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Terms of Reference (ToR) for Beneficial Ownership Report preparation
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Governor Numu in support of the establishment of the Extractive Industries Transparency Commission
Governor for Eastern Highlands Province Hon Peter Numu has given his full support for the establishment of the Extractive Industries Transparency Commission. Governor Numu opened the lower Highlands Consultation workshop on the PNG Extractive Industries Transparency Commission Bill in Goroka on Monday, September 6th, 2021. He welcomed the State legal and policy officials from key government departments, Department of Petroleum and Energy, Department of Treasury, Constitutional and Law Reform Commission, National Economic and Fiscal Commission, Internal Revenue Commission, including Provincial administration key representatives from Western Highlands, Jiwaka, Chimbu, Eastern Highlands, and the PNGEITI staff who gathered in Goroka for the week-long consultation. “As the Governor of Eastern Highlands Province, I am in support of transparency and accountability in the extractive sector. “The government must be accountable and it must make sure the developer is transparent in the extraction of our natural resources,” he said. “Our government recognises the need to have transparency and visibility of revenue received from the extractive projects and other sectors in the country particularly in our province. “We also acknowledge the importance of having factual data from the sector to ensure we are able to make informed decisions in the governance of the sector. He added that Eastern Highlands Province contributes significantly to the economy of the country through coffee production and exports. The province is a major coffee producer and from coffee exports revenue is generated for the country, while local farmers benefit directly from selling their coffee produce. “The province also hosts the K92 Mine located in the Kainantu District, that started four years ago. The company K92 Mine Ltd paid K25 million to the government last year, given the tough economic times and is looking at a promising future for the province,” he said. “Our government also recognises the importance of supporting the work of the PNGEITI in transitioning to an independent entity as proposed ‘Commission’ to fully implement the EITI requirements and best practice Standards that PNG has signed up to implement for our benefit. “We look forward to providing our comments and views on the proposed PNGEITI Commission Law and work in close consultation with the PNGEITI as it promotes good governance, accountability and transparency in the resources sector. He acknowledged the National Secretariat’s leadership and the government agencies for their participation and contribution to drafting of the Commission law and the consultation process and reiterated that consultation is the way forward as it captures our people’s views in framing this important legislative requirement. Photo caption: Eastern Highlands Governor Hon Peter Numu (seated third from left) with stakeholder representatives from provinces Western Highlands, Chimbu, and Eastern Highlands including the State legal and policy officials and the National Secretariat staff at the Bird of Paradise Hotel after he officially opened the lower highlands regional consultation on the PNGEITI Commission Bill.
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Make all Transactions in Mining and Petroleum Value Chain Transparent: Ginson Saonu
PRESS RELEASE: 02nd August, 2021,LAE, MOROBE PROVINCE MAKE ALL TRANSACTIONS IN MINING AND PETROLEUM VALUE CHAIN TRANSPARENT: GINSON SAONU Morobe Governor and Deputy leader of the ruling Pangu Pati Hon Ginson Saonu today opened the PNG Extractive Industries Transparency Commission Bill Momase Regional consultation in Lae and gave his backing for the establishment of the Extractive Industries Transparency Commission. He welcomed a State Technical working group comprising the Department of Petroleum, Department of National Planning, Constitutional and Law Reform Commission, Department of Treasury and staff from the PNGEITI National Secretariat to administer the consultation. The Governor underscored the importance of reflecting the national goals and directives enshrined in the Constitution in making policies and laws that govern the resource sector. The Momase consultation is the second leg of a series of regional consultation to gauge views from stakeholders to shape a bill that is reflective of views from wider community for better implementation of EITI Global Standard in Papa New Guinea. Consultation workshop starts today and ends on Thursday this week. The implementation of EITI Principles and the Standard in Papua New Guinea rides on a National Executive Council Decision administered by as a secretariat under the Department of Treasury. The proposed law aims to establish the PNGEITI National Secretariat as a commission to provide policy recommendations to the Government and more so provide a clear description of activities taking place in the PNG mining and petroleum industry. Deputy Head of PNGEITI National Secretariat Christopher Tabel thanked the Governor for opening the workshop which is the second of regional consultation rolled out and will continue to two other regions. “The PNGEITI is a state initiative and it’s only fitting and delightful moment for the state working group on the legislation and the instrumentalities involved in the process to have a Governor of existing and upcoming resource projects of huge magnitude. “PNGEITI has been in operation since 2014 effected by a NEC decision and now we are moving into the next step in anchoring this extractive industry reporting process into PNG’s legal and administrative system. PNGEITI has published 7 country reports detailing activities taking placing in the PNG mining and petroleum space. “We thank the Morobe Governor and his hardworking administration team for the support and the welcome that we have received from Morobe. We look forward to a meaningful consultation in the coming days with all stakeholders from Government, Civil Society organizations and resource companies,’’ Mr. Tabel said. ENDS… Image Caption: Morobe Governor Hon Ginson Saonu (third from left) with stakeholder representatives from Provinces East and West Sepik, Madang and Morobe Provincial administration including the State legal and policy officials and the National Secretariat staff at the Lae International Hotel after he officially opened the PNGEIT Commission Bill Momase Regional consultation.
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Proposed Extractive Industries Transparency Commission Law will keep all in-check
PROPOSED EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES TRANSPARENCY COMMISSION LAW WILL KEEP ALL IN-CHECK: SIR JULIUS CHAN KAVIENG, 13 JULY, 2021: New Ireland Governor Sir Julius Chain says a proposed law to promote transparency and accountability in the mining and petroleum space will keep everyone honest in the long run. Sir Julius Chan made this remark when he opened the Extractive industries Transparency Commission Bill consultation for the New Guinea Island Region in Kavieng yesterday. The Extractive Industries Transparency Commission Bill aims to establish the PNGEITI National Secretariat as a statutory body charged with the responsibility of promoting transparency and accountability in the mining and petroleum space. The former Prime Minister, who is vocal on extractive industries benefits for local people said now is the time for all stakeholders to act in the best interest of deriving best value from PNG’s rich natural resource endowment is now. A State Technical working group comprising the Department of Petroleum, State Solicitor, Internal Revenue Commission, Department of Personnel Management, Department of Treasury are in the New Ireland capital, Kavieng for a four days consultation for the New Guinea Islands region. “Your coming to New Ireland is an honour for us to air our little experiences. The Extractive Industries Transparency Commission will go a long way to keep everyone honest. This is a world to share – if we do it right, there will be enough to go around. Now it is my honour to declare this gathering of important people charting the future of our Extractive Industries Transparency Commission Consultation Forum Open,” Sir Julius Chan said. Head of the PNGEITI National Secretariat Mr. Lucas Alkan thanked the Sir J for opening the workshop which is the first of regional consultations rolled out in the three other regions this year. “On behalf of the State Working Group on this piece of legislation, I thank Sir Julius Chan, one of our prominent statesmen for the support and for the welcome that we’ve received in his home, New Ireland province where the consultation covering the New Guinea Islands Region is being held this week. “The PNGEITI is a state initiative and it’s only fitting and a delightful moment for the state working group on the proposed legislation and the instrumentalities involved in the process to have one of our founding statemen to show his support for this cause. “PNGEIT has been in operations since 2014, established effected by a NEC Decision and now we are moving into the next step in anchoring this extractive industry implementation and reporting process into PNG’s legal and administrative system. PNGEITI published 7 annual EITI reports detailing activities taking place in the PNG mining and petroleum space. “We thank the New Ireland Governor with its hardworking administration team for the support and the welcome that we have received from New Ireland. We look forward to a meaningful consultation in the coming days with all stakeholders from Government, Civil Societies and representatives from the resource companies host,’’ Mr. Alkan said. Image Caption: New Ireland Governor Sir Julius Chan, officially opens the NGI regional consultation, Head of the PNGEITI National Secretariat Lucas Alkan (middle) and New Ireland Provincial Administrator.
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