Commission support for PNG

Andrew Podger, Peter Miller and Khun Sima Simananta
Peter Miller, Acting Group Manager Policy and Employment meeting with Jerry Tetaga, Chairman, Public Services Commission in Papua New Guinea

In June 2003 the Commission commenced a significant program of assistance to the Public Service Commission (PSC) and the Department of Personnel Management (DPM) in Papua New Guinea as part of the Australian Government’s program of support for public sector reform in the region.

Under an agreement with AusAID, the Commission prepared a report that identified specific areas where we might offer technical assistance to the PSC and DPM.

During the year, two contractors were engaged to provide this assistance to the PSC. The work is continuing, but preliminary reports suggest the assistance has been well received and that action is being taken to implement the recommended changes.

Through this work, good working relations have been developed between Australian officials and their counterparts in PNG. The Commission’s knowledge and understanding of the operations of the PNG Public Service has also been enhanced.

 

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