Transparency International INC.

Our Values: Accountability|Integrity|Justice|Democracy|Solidarity|Courage|Transaprency|Good Governance|Respect October - December 2015

WHO WE ARE Transparency International PNG is part of the global civil society organization leading the fight against corruption. There are over 100 chapters worldwide and an international secretariat in Berlin, Germany. We raise awareness on the damaging effects of corruption and empower people to take action against corruption. We work with our partners in government, business and civil society to develop and strategise ways to tackle corruption. OUR MISSION

To inform, educate and encourage people in Papua New Guinea to take action against corruption.

WHAT IS CORRUPTION? Corruption is the abuse of entrusted International Anti Corruption Day power for personal gain. Since the passage of the United Nations Convention was "Break the Corruption Chain" that highlights corrup- OUR PROJECTS Against Corruption on 31 October 20103, International tion as a cross-cutting crime, impacting many areas. Cor- Anti Corruption Day has been observed annually on 9 ruption is a complex social, economical and political phe-  Advocacy & Legal Advice Centre December. nomenon. It undermines democratic institutions, slows  Open Parliament Project economic development and contributes to government The main aim of International Anti Corruption Day is to instability.  Mike Manning Youth Democracy Camp raise public awareness of the scourge of corruption and  REDD+ Governance & Finance Integrity what people can do to fight it. It is a day that encourages International Anti Corruption Day in East New governments, the private sector, non-governmental or-  Strengthening Anti-Corruption Linkages Britain Province & Networks ganizations, the media and citizens in PNG, and globally, TIPNG's coalition partners in East carried to join forces and fight this crime of corruption.  School Based Civic Education Project out their International Anti Corruption Day awareness This year, Transparency International PNG (TIPNG) or-  Sir Anthony Siaguru Walk Against activities at Kokopo and markets. The awareness Corruption ganized a "Street Talk" at Ela Beach Amphi Theatre, activity was organized by the East New Britain Youth Port Moresby. The aim of the street talk was to encour- Against Corruption Association and community-based age people to freely express what they think of corrup- organization, Voice of Rabaul (read about them on the tion and efforts to minimise it. The highlight of the street next page). The awareness at Kokopo Market was talk was a "Wall of Commitment". The Wall of Commit- graced by the presence of ment invited the general public to make a promise to former Governor General, Sir build a corruption-free PNG and to write their commit- Paulias Matane and senior ment on the wall. members of the East New The theme of 2015's International Anti Corruption Day Britain police force. East New Britain’s Anti-Corruption Campaigners

young people in East New Britain who are committed in creating positive change in their communities. These youth are from Malaguna Technical and Malabanga secondary schools. The workshop taught the young people the importance of commitment in fighting corruption and creative ways in raising awareness especially through street drama, photography and utilizing multi- media. The participants are determined to carry on the values of YACA in 2016 and hope that youth from other schools and groups join forces and create a unified team of anti corruption ambassadors in the province. Schools interested in forming a YACA can contact TIPNG's Youth In- As part of its outreach in East New Britain province, remained in their original homes in Rabaul. Twenty tegrity Program Coordinator, Ms Arianne Kassman TIPNG hopes to facilitate strategic anti corruption ad- years on and the emotional stress on the people of on 320 2188 or 71924250. vocacy workshops with interested districts. Rabaul coupled with the suffering of lack of access to basic government goods and services is real. TIPNG members meet & greet Voice of Rabaul community advocacy The workshop has enabled participants to identify key TIPNG’s second highest individual members are from In November, TIPNG in collaboration with community- issues in the district and strategize and implement an East New Britain province. With the current level of based organization, Voice of Rabaul, conducted a Cor- advocacy plan demanding change. interest from the people in the province, TIPNG held ruption Fighters Workshop to strategise efforts in be- hosted a meet & greet at Kokopo Village Resort to coming active citizens and demanding accountability TIPNG encourages district presidents or interested meaningfully engage with them. The meet & greet will on issues facing Rabaul District. people to contact TIPNG or Mr Arthur Luluai of Voice of Rabaul on 70887438 if you would like to covered members rights according to TIPNG’s Rules of It has been 20 years since the volcanic eruptions in participate in anti-corruption workshops. Association, fun awareness activities, updates of East New Britain but for the people of Rabaul District, it TIPNG’s work, membership renewal and discussions seems like a lifetime. During the eruptions, the people Youth Against Corruption Association focused on current national/provincial issues and what of Rabaul were scattered into resettlement areas in members can do. Being an individual member of Following a Youth Mobilization Workshop at Kokopo in Gelegele (), Sikut () and TIPNG provides people a common ground to talk about November, TIPNG through its Youth Against Corrup- Clifton (). Others braved nature and issues in the province. tion Association (YACA) has established a network of “Know your Parliament” billboard

TIPNG through its Open Parliament Pro-  Encouraging and helping Members ject unveiled the ‘Know Your Parliament' of Parliament to share information billboard’ last month at the Nadzab Air- with the public about themselves and port in Lae, Morobe Province. the work they do; The unveiling of the billboard aims to visualize the openness of Parliament  Enable the public to have a better and portrays the tripartite efforts of understanding of the roles and re- TIPNG, Office of the Speaker of National sponsibilities of their Members of Par- Parliament and European Union in liament; bringing parliament closer to the people. TIPNG believes that by effectively com-  Provide a platform for the public to municating parliamentary information communicate with their elected repre- and engaging citizens in the process, sentatives and for Members of Parlia- parliament can demonstrate the value of ment to communicate with the Public; its work and help make government more transparent, responsive, account- able, and effective.  Increase public awareness on the functions of Parliament, its Commit- The Open Parliament project aimed at tees and its proceedings. TIPNG hands over project to Parliament creating and building the integrity of the

National Parliament and enhance its Visit the Parliament website: legislative, accountability and represen- www.parliament.gov.pg Last week, TIPNG handed over its Open Parliament Project to National Parliament. tative functions. These goals are also aligned to the National Parliament The Open Parliament Project started in 2012 and is a tripartite between TIPNG and Speaker's vision to restore, reform and the Office of the Speaker of National Parliament with funding from the European modernize the National Parliament. Union. The Open Parliament Project was an "The Open Parliament Project is one of our flagship projects. TIPNG initiated this initiative of TIPNG that focused on: project in 2012 and we are sad to let go, but we feel accomplished. TIPNG has worked tirelessly to see the project develop to what it is now, moreover to see it be- ing accepted and utilized by citizens and Members of Parliament. We have satisfac- torily concluded the Open Parliament Project believing that we have contributed to instilling a level of transparency in our parliament," said the Chairman of TIPNG, Mr Lawrence Stephens. He added, "It is in our hope that as the Open Parliament Project is handed over to Parliament, the project is sustainable and continues to communicate parliamentary information effectively and keeps citizens engaged. TIPNG strongly believes that Parliament, through OPP, can demonstrate the value of its work and help make the Send the first and last actions of government become more transparent, responsive, accountable, and name of an Member of effective." Parliament or his/her electorate to 70000300 to know what the leader is doing. Sign up for 2016! STEP 1: Fill in the Membership Application Form

Merry Christmas STEP 2: HOW TO PAY

The Board, Management and staff of Transparency International  Bank transfer Do a bank transfer into our TIPNG BSP Account # 1000038232. Then post, email or fax to us the completed membership form and bank PNG are thankful for your contribution and assistance towards deposit receipt to: our efforts in the fight against corruption in 2015. The Membership Coordinator Transparency International PNG We look forward in working together in 2016. P. O. Box 591, PORT MORESBY, NCD Fax: 320 2189 We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Email: [email protected]  If you are in Port Moresby, you can pay at our office We are located at the 2nd Level, IPA Haus, Corner of Lawes and Munidubu Roads, Konedobu, Port Moresby.

PUBLIC NOTICE DO NOT SEND CASH IN THE MAIL! MEMBERSHIP IS ANNUAL. FESTIVE SEASON OFFICE CLOSURE TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL PNG INC. To all our members, clients and stakeholders MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM Please note that the Transparency International PNG office will be closed from Yes! I want to support the fight against corruption. Thursday 24th December, 2015 to Friday 1st January, 2016. First name:______We will re-open for business on Monday 4th January 2016. Surname:______Are you a victim or witness Gender (Please circle): Female Male of corruption? Organization /Association/ School: ______Do you want to do something about it? ______Address: Talk to the Advocacy & ______Legal Advice Centre ______

We provide FREE legal advice for ______your corruption complaints! Telephone: ______Mobile ______Fax:______TIPNG’s Advocacy & Legal Advice Centre Email:______(ALAC) is a service to the public that provides free legal assistance to victims Tick to indicate your contribution. and witnesses of corruption. It is an avenue for advocacy and to educate the INDIVIDUAL BUSINESS public on their rights and responsibilities (Large) K10,000+ to counter corruption. ALAC can readily Ordinary K10+ provide legal assistance in terms of struc- (Medium) K2,000+ Student K5+ turing complaints, referring complainants (Small) K500+ to the correct authorities and building FAMILY bridges with state agencies to combat corruption. K100+

If you have a corruption complaint, ASSOCIATION call our toll free numbers: K200+ 7601 4636 or 7030 5882

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WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU! For more information on our projects, events or how to become a member, contact the TIPNG Public Relations Manager, Ms Yvonne Ngutlick on [email protected] TIPNG Finance Manager, Mr John Giegre, dressed TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL PNG | 2nd Level IPA Haus, Konedobu | as an ugly face of corrup- P.O. BOX 591 PORT MORESBY, NCD | Ph. 3202188/82 | Fax 3202189 | tion - Bribery, talking to www.transparencypng.org.pg children about corruption

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