The Papua New Guinea Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PNGEITI) on 10th September, had the opportunity to appear on FM100 Talk Back Show on 10th, September. Director of Policy & Programs, George Kauli along side Advisor for Special Projects, Chris Tabel discussed the critical role PNGEITI plays in promoting transparency and accountability in the extractive sector in Papua New Guinea. The duo also provided an overview of the recently launched 2022 EITI Report, highlighting the key components that make up the report. This comprehensive document sheds light on financial flows within PNG’s mining, oil, and gas sectors.
“The report provides description of PNG’s extractive sector, its contribution to the national economy, the fiscal taxation regime and the accountability and transparency of revenue received and the benefits flowing to the government, the resources impacted communities and how these benefits were distributed in 2022,” said Mr. Tabel.
There were on-air interaction between the two speakers, talk show host and the listeners who called in to be part of the show. Mr. Tabel reminded the listeners that 2022 EITI Report is a public document and can be accessed by anyone interested in understanding the financial dynamics of our resource industries. Director Kauli also took the opportunity to give an update on the Commission Bill.
