The PNGEITI Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) held its second quarter meeting of 2025 at the Gateway Hotel in Port Moresby on Friday, June 27.
The meeting was the first among important EITI agendas for the newly appointed Executive Director, George Kauli.
The meeting brought together MSG members and PNGEITI National Secretariat to discuss second quarter meeting agenda, key updates and priorities.
Acting MSG Chair and Acting Deputy Secretary, John Uware chaired the meeting.
Prior to the discussions on business of the day, Mr. Kauli delivered the Executive Director’s statement in which he thanked the MSG for having confidence in him.
The meeting began with the review of matters arising from meeting minutes of first quarter 2025, followed by presentation by two branch directors, Manager Finance & Administration and Officer In-charge of Policy and Programs division.
The key highlight of Policy & Programs presentation was the update on the Commission Bill and Project Benefit Sharing Agreements.
Communications & Stakeholder Engagements provided update on PNGEITI website, Financial Year 2023 Report Launch and Joint lecturers with University of Technology and University of PNG as part of the Stakeholder engagement activities.
Project and Procurement branch provided update on World Bank funded projects so as Phase two of Japanese International Co-orporation Agency projects
Finance and Administration presented the update on First Quarter Financial Report, Recruitment of the Executive Director and Revised 2025 Workplan
