The PNGEITI Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) held its third quarter meeting of 2026 at gateway hotel in Port Moresby on Friday, September 18.
Acting MSG Chair, John Uware chaired the meeting.
The meeting brought together MSG members and PNGEITI National Secretariat staff to discuss issues of importance concerning the National Secretariat. They (matters for discussion) include special projects and National Secretariat operational updates.
The meeting began with the review of matters arising from meeting minutes of second quarter, 2026 followed by updates from respective branch directors.
Under Special Projects, Director Projects and Procurement, Diclah Taureka provided update on the following:
- 2026 Validation
- FY2025 Report and
- PNGEITI 2025 Annual Performance Report
Officer In-Charge of Policy & Programs, Kari Junior Ora presented the following updates:
- PNGEITI Attendance to CDA/BSA
- 2026 Global Conference
- PNGEITI Reporting Bill
- EITI Board Nomination update
Under Projects and Procurement, Mr. Taureka provided updates on the follow projects:
- Revised 2026 Project Timeline
- JICA Project
- HR Consultant and
- Website consultant
Director Communication & Stakeholder Engagement, Dickson Sorariba provided update on the following:
- Promotion of FY2024 Report
- Website
- Stakeholder Engagement
- PNGEITI In-kind support and Contributions Guidelines Procedure
Manager Finance and Human Resource, Kelly I’mane provided update on the following:
- Second Quarter Financial Report
- 2026 Revised Budget
- National Secretariat Funding
- National Secretariat Staff Recruitment
Arianne Kassman from Transparency International PNG provided an update for Resource Governance Coliation (RGC). PNG Chamber of Resource and Energy (PNGCORE) also provided an update on the upcoming activities.
