Stakeholders in Western Province have praised the Papua New Guinea Sustainable Development Program (SDP) for taking a transparent and inclusive approach in presenting its 2024 Program Updates.
Middle Fly District Administrator Petrus Malongim said the session in Kiunga last week gave community leaders and government officials a clear understanding of SDP’s work across the province.
“It gives a clear idea of where your footprints are and your plans going into the future in terms of covering all districts in the province,” Mr. Malongim said.
He also indicated his district is exploring a partnership with SDP to support health and education infrastructure.
The Kiunga meeting on August 20th followed an earlier update in Daru on August 6th. Both events brought together government officials, business representatives, NGOs, churches and development partners to discuss SDP’s programs and future plans.
A key request from the Daru forum was the creation of a stakeholder working group to align efforts and strengthen collaboration.
SDP Chief Executive Officer Lesieli Taviri said the updates are part of the organization’s commitment to accountability.
“Our program updates are about good stewardship and keeping us accountable. We want to make sure our stakeholders have visibility of the work we are doing, the progress we’ve made, and the lessons we are learning along the way,” Ms. Taviri said.
She added that the recognition from provincial leaders shows the value of partnerships in achieving lasting development outcomes.