The PNGEITI Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) held its fourth quarter meeting of 2026 at Tuna Bay Resort, Central Province on Thursday, March 26.
Acting MSG Chair and Acting Deputy Secretary, John Uware chaired the meeting.
The meeting brought together MSG members and PNGEITI National Secretariat to discuss issues of importance concerning the National Secretariat.
The meeting began with the review of matters arising from meeting minutes of fourth quarter, 2025 followed by update from respective branch directors.
Director Projects and Procurement Branch, Diclah Taureka provided update on the following:
- Update on the MSG endorsement of 2024 Report
- Update on preparation of 2025 and 2026 Reports
Mr. Taureka also provided further updates on the following:
- 2026 Validation
- Update on Japanese International Cooperation Agency project
- Acceptance of 2024 AUP Report
Manager Finance and Human Resource, Kelly I’mane provided 2025 Financial Report.
The MSG during this meeting endorsed 2026 workplan and 2026 annual budget for the National Secretariat.
