Summary

This paper presents the personal views of eminent former or long-standing Papua New Guinean senior public servants on the deterioration of public administration in Papua New Guinea (PNG).

Description

This 2004 paper presents the personal views of eminent former
or long-standing Papua New Guinean senior public servants on the deterioration
of public administration in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Whilst there is a wealth of
reports on this topic produced by academics or consultants, there is limited
information documented on the views of Papua New Guinea's own experts in this
area.

Yet it is now well recognised that, without a high degree of sustained
local commitment and ownership, most externally-driven initiatives to reform
public administration in PNG have limited impact. This paper is an initial step
in helping Australia develop a deeper understanding of what Papua New Guineans
themselves consider to be the key issues influencing public sector performance
and the priority areas needing reform.

Deterioration of public administration in Papua New Guinea–Views of eminent public servants [PDF 81kb]
Deterioration of public administration in Papua New Guinea–Views of eminent public servants [Word 87kb]