On February 18th, the PNG Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PNGEITI) met with the PNG Resource Governance Coalition Inc. (PNGRGC), an umbrella organization established to coordinate civil society’s participation in PNG’s Extractive Industries Transparency Initiatives.
During the meeting, PNGRGC requested PNGEITI’s support for its sub-national activities. In response, PNGEITI urged PNGRGC to present a detailed plan. Diclah Taureka, PNGEITI Director of Projects and Procurement, confirmed that PNGEITI would play a supporting role. He emphasized that since it is a PNGRGC program, PNGRGC must take the lead.
“For PNGEITI to come onboard, we want to ensure that the publications and materials you produce align with EITI standards, contain accurate information, and are authentic,” said Director Taureka.
He further urged PNGRGC to include a training component in its work plan. He highlighted the importance of PNGRGC having a thorough understanding of the extractive sector, its processes, and EITI standards to effectively educate the community.
George Kauli, Director of Policy and Program, encouraged PNGRGC to identify key target groups and objectives for their outreach efforts. He noted that defining these elements is crucial for sub-national reporting and content development.
Additionally, we acknowledge the World Bank’s funding for this project, which has facilitated the engagement of a consultant to develop PNGRGC EITI training materials.
