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Asset recovery and corruption investigations efforts in PNG have received a boost from the European Union-funded Project on Preventing and Countering Corruption in Papua New Guinea, implemented jointly by the United Nations Office on Drugs (UNODC) and Crime and the United Nations Development Programme. The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary’s National Fraud and Anti-Corruption Directorate (NFACD) recently collaborated with UNODC to increase its capacity through mentoring, training and other assistance. UNODC and NFACD worked together to identify good practices for investigation planning of corruption cases and asset recovery, as well as to explore options on how these practices can be applied in the PNG context. “Under the EU-PNG Partnership for Good Governance, the European Union allocated approximately 100 million Kina for actions aiming at promoting good governance and the respect of the rule of law. The European Union stands by the PNG Government to progress core reforms to streng...

The  National Trade Portal of Papua New Guinea has been launched.   The PNG  Deputy Prime Minister, along with the Prime Minister, officially launched the portal  at the Hilton Hotel in Port Moresby . The  Agri-Tech Organics (PNG) Limited, a software development company, was responsible for creating this innovative and important tool. The National Trade Portal of Papua New Guinea is an online platform designed to facilitate trade and information sharing between businesses in PNG and the rest of the world. It is a one-stop-shop for all trade-related information and services, providing businesses with easy access to the resources they need to succeed in today’s competitive global market. Some of the key functions of the portal include: 1. Trade Information: The portal provides up-to-date and comprehensive information on trade policies, laws and regulations, tariffs, and other trade-related matters. This information is crucial for businesses to make informed decisions when conducting...