PNGEITI Secretariat coordinates the Papua New Guinea EITI Multi-stakeholder Group (MSG). The group has a mandate to determine the scope of EITI implementation in its country, the EITI Standards stipulates minimum requirements related to the role, rights and responsibilities of the MSG. This includes the full, free, active and effective engagement of government, companies and civil society.
Promoting transparency and accountability
Engaging with governments, civil society, and the private sector
Achieving Positive impact on economic growth
Our recently approved structure
The Executive Director is the head of the PNGEITI
Mr. George Kauli was appointed as Executive Director of the PNGEITI National Secretariat by the PNGEITI Multi-stakeholder Group (MSG) in 2025. Mr. Kauli has a wealth of experience in policy, governance, and resource sector management, backed by a distinguished career spanning over two decades.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Sciences & Physical Geography from the University of Papua New Guinea, complemented by numerous certificates in energy governance, economic aspects of production sharing, and public service induction from institutions in the USA, Australia, and PNG. Since joining PNGEITI in 2024 as Director of Policy and Programs, Mr. Kauli has led the Secretariat’s preparation for transition into a Commission.
He also played a lead role in ensuring subnational reporting clauses were integrated into major resource agreements such as the Porgera Community Development Agreement and the recently initiated Hidden Valley Community Development Agreement, a first for the PNG extractive sector. Prior to PNGEITI, Mr. Kauli held several senior roles at the Department of Mineral Policy and Geohazards Management, contributing to the review of major mining laws and policies, and representing Papua New Guinea in international forums on deep sea mining and sustainable resource development. He brings a wealth of experience to drive the National Secretariat through.
Dickson Sorariba is a Communication Specialist who holds Bachelors of Arts in Journalism from the University of PNG and four other Diploma Credentials from various institutions ( Diploma in Media Studies – UPNG, Diploma in Economic Policy Analysis- National Research Institute, Diploma in Management- Australian Broadcasting Corporation training Unit, Diploma in Broadcasting from Australian Broadcasting Corporation Training Unit.
He has worked for the National Broadcasting Corporation as both TV and Radio journalist, Press Secretary to former Opposition Leader, Don Polye and as Communications Consultant for UNICEF during the Covid pandemic, Communication Consultant for UNDP and Communications Officer to USAID Lukautim Graun Program.
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Mr. Kari Junior Ora is the Policy & Program Coordinator with the PNGEITI National Secretariat. Before joining the National Secretariat in June 2022, he worked in the telecommunications industry. At the National Secretariat,
Mr Ora coordinates and oversees all international development partners programs and projects. Maintenance of effective special projects and administrative files and records, joint coordination meetings and joint events and activities; Initiate and develop project funding proposals, plan and manage external financial grants and budgeting activities in compliance with external donors and development partners’ requirements.
Mr. Ora holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from the University of Papua New Guinea.
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Mr. Gedion Timothy is the Media & Communications Officer at PNGEITI National Secretariat. Prior to working with PNGEITI, Gedion worked for The National Newspaper (journalist), the Hides Gas Development Company- HGDC (Media & Public Affairs Coordinator) & PNGFM (journalist).
He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics from the University of Papua New Guinea in 2014.
Joann is a communications and marketing professional with over 8 years of experience in strategic communications, branding, media engagement and content development.
She brings strong expertise in developing impactful communication products across digital, print, and social media platforms, supporting organizations in the governance, development and private sectors.
Joann is known for her ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging content that strengthens public understanding, stakeholder engagement and brand visibility.
Desmond Goru is the Coordinator for Projects at the Papua New Guinea Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PNGEITI), where he supports the delivery of Secretariat and Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG)–approved projects in line with the EITI Standard. His role focuses on project coordination, procurement oversight, and engagement with donors and development partners across Papua New Guinea’s extractive sector.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Goroka and a Certificate and Micro-Credential in Understanding the Political Economy of Melanesia from the Pacific Research Colloquium at the Australian National University. This academic background provides him with a strong foundation in governance, political economy, and development policy within the Melanesian and Pacific context.
In his role at PNGEITI, Desmond works closely with donors, development partners, and MSG members to coordinate, oversee, and facilitate projects undertaken by the Secretariat. He leads the implementation of approved procurement plans and supports the establishment and maintenance of project management and procurement processes, including the development of transparent and high-quality tendering procedures and the assessment of vendor submissions.
He also provides technical inputs throughout the planning, implementation, and completion stages of PNGEITI projects, supporting consultations with government agencies, industry, civil society, and development partners. His work contributes to strengthening project delivery, procurement governance, and coordinated implementation of transparency and accountability initiatives within Papua New Guinea’s extractive industries.
Eileen is the Research Officer with the Papua New Guinea Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PNGEITI), supporting the implementation of the EITI Standard through research, analysis, and reporting across Papua New Guinea’s extractive sector.
She holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Science, a Post- Graduate Certificate in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, providing a strong interdisciplinary foundation in environmental management, natural resource governance, and evidence-based analysis.
Prior to joining PNGEITI, she worked with Tetra Tech as a Field Consultant on the Panguna Mine Legacy Impact Assessment, where she supported community engagement activities, field data collection, and social and environmental impact documentation in post-conflict and culturally sensitive settings. This experience strengthened her practical understanding of legacy mining impacts, community perspectives, and the importance of inclusive and transparent resource governance.
In her current role, she contributes to the preparation of PNGEITI Reports, supports validation processes and policy-oriented information papers, with a particular focus on extractive sector governance, revenue transparency, subnational reporting, and reform-linked disclosures. She supports stakeholder consultations, technical working groups, and capacity-building initiatives involving government agencies, industry, civil society, and development partners.
Eileen has been actively involved in PNGEITI engagements and national dialogues on issues such as beneficial ownership transparency, contract disclosure, artisanal and small-scale mining, and institutionalizing EITI implementation in Papua New Guinea. Her work supports evidence-based decision-making and strengthens public access to credible extractive sector information.
She brings a strong interest in transparency, accountability, and inclusive resource governance, with experience in research and stakeholder coordination, with a professional focus on advancing transparency, accountability, and sustainable outcomes in Papua New Guinea’s extractive sector.
Mrs Naomi Ainie Puipui is the Finance and Administrative Officer with the PNGEITI National Secretariat. She joined the Secretariat in February 2020 and is responsible for managing and overseeing Finance, Payroll and administration matters, including day-to-day office functions. Before joining the Secretariat, Mrs Puipui served for over 12 years with several organizations performing various roles.
The Department of Treasury as Administration Officer under the Macroeconomic Policy Division, Mineral Resources Authority as Executive Assistant attached to the Development Coordination Division and Hebou Constructions as Personal Assistant / Procurement Officer in the Civil Engineering Department.
Mrs. Puipui holds a Diploma in Business Studies from the Divine Word University, and an Advanced Diploma in Business Administration from IEA College of Tafe
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Mr. Christopher Tabel is the Advisor Special Projects. He joined the Secretariat in 2016 as the Communications Specialist responsible for managing and coordinating external and internal communications for the Secretariat and the MSG. Prior to joining the Secretariat, Mr Tabel had work experiences in various roles in the government, resource industry and the civil society.
His recent employment was with the Kokoda Initiative as the Communications Officer. He also worked with FHI360 as Strategic Behaviour Change Communications officer, New Crest Mining Ltd Lihir Operations and did his cadet journalist training with The National and The Sunday Chronicle newspapers. Mr Tabel holds a Bachelor Degree in Communication Arts from the Divine Word University, Papua New Guinea. Mr. Christopher Tabel was appointed as Deputy Head of Secretariat by the PNGEITI Multi-Stakeholder Group in September 2019.
He joined the Secretariat in 2016 as the Communications Specialist responsible for managing and coordinating external and internal communications for the Secretariat and the MSG.
The establishment of PNGEITI as an institution was initiated through a series of strategic processes.
A scoping study was conducted to determine the feasibility of PNG joining the EITI. The study identified that PNG was already implementing some of the initiatives required under the EITI at the national level, although it was not an EITI member country.
However, the study also highlighted that implementing EITI would greatly increase the transparency and accountability of extractive industries revenues to the national government and redistribution to the provincial and local level governments.
In 2011, based on the findings of the scoping study, NEC Decision No. 47/2011 endorsed for the establishment of a State Working Group (SWG) to assess the advantages and disadvantages of signing up to the EITI standard. In particular, the SWG was tasked to further investigate the possibility of implementing the EITI in PNG and report back to NEC with a detailed work plan for endorsement. As a result, the SWG engaged with major extractive industry participants and civil society organizations to gauge their views. A key recommendation by the SWG to Cabinet after consultations with stakeholders was to implement EITI and approved for the establishment of a Multi Stakeholder Group (MSG) to develop a detailed work plan for EITI implementation in the country.
The Treasurer made public announcement on behalf of the Government that
PNG would sign up to the EITI and eventually submitted its application for candidacy at the end of 2013. During the same time the PNGEITI MSG signed the MSG Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that established a platform for collaborative efforts by these stakeholders to bring about revenue transparency and accountability to the extractive industry.
In 2014 the EITI International Board made a decision to accept PNG as an EITI candidate country.
The PNGEITI National Secretariat was therefore established in 2015 to support MSG administratively and has been operating out of the Department of Treasury since then.
Papua New Guinea undergone its first country validation in 2018.
