The Department of National Planning and Monitoring (DNPM), in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Livestock (DAL), the Department of Transport (DoT), and with technical support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), today hosted the inaugural Joint Coordinating Committee (JCC) Meeting for the Public Investment Management (PIM) Project.
Senior officials present at the event included DAL Deputy Secretary for Policy and Corporate Services, Mr. Frank Daink, and DoT Deputy Secretary for Planning, Budget, and Implementation, Mr. Philip Habon.
In his opening remarks, DNPM Deputy Secretary for Programming and Monitoring, Mr. Roger Kara, acknowledged JICA’s support and noted the significance of the project’s multi-departmental engagement.
“We’ve successfully completed the first phase of the program and are pleased to now be progressing into the second phase. In our mandate of planning, programming, and reporting, this initiative stands out as a key achievement. We thank JICA for reinforcing the responsibilities we hold as a government,” Mr. Kara said.
Also speaking at the event, JICA PNG Office Chief Representative, Mr. Matsuoka Hideaki, underscored the importance of sound public investment management as a cornerstone of sustainable development.
“In countries like Indonesia, we have seen how strong public investment systems can attract foreign investment and drive economic transformation. We hope to support PNG in achieving similar success,” Mr. Matsuoka said.
The PIM Project directly supports Papua New Guinea’s long-term development objectives as outlined in the Development Strategic Plan 2010–2030 and Vision 2050, by promoting a results-oriented, transparent public investment ecosystem that delivers tangible benefits for all Papua New Guineans.