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PM Marape leaves for APEC 2022 today
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape leaves for Bangkok, Thailand, today (November 15, 2022) to attend the first in-person the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic

PNG’S relationship with British Monarch and Commonwealth important: Marape
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed Papua New Guinea’s relationship with United Kingdom and the Commonwealth calling it “very important” after he had a

Prime Minister Meets His Majesty King Charles III
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape had an audience with His Majesty King Charles III on Sunday 18 September, during which the Prime Minister passed on
The Prime Minister and National Executive Council Act 2002 mandates the Department to;
1. Coordinate Policy Advice
Ensuring whole-of-government coordination to identify and mitigate divergences between sectoral priorities and policies, including external and domestic policies, and promote mutually supporting actions across sectors and institutions.
2. Monitor government policy actions
Analyzing the development and implementation of policies, identifying potential gaps in the process, outlining areas for improvement, and holding policy implementers accountable for their activities.
3. Facilitate policy implementation
Assist series of activities undertaken by government and others to achieve the goals and objectives articulated in policy statements
Vision
To provide strategic leadership and prudent management capabilities in supporting the Government-of-the-day in public policy coordination and public policy monitoring, public policy evaluation and public policy oversight for the people of Papua New Guinea.
Mission
To provide coherent, high quality and timely advice and support to the Prime Minister, the National Executive Council and the Chief Secretary to Government in ensuring that the development goals and provide strong leadership and prudent management of the domestic and foreign affairs of PNG.
Objectives
To Provide the Prime Minister, Ministers and the National Executive Council with high quality and timely Policy, Legislative, and Management Advice in relation to the National Plans. Read
Functions
Provide strategic leadership & proactive but prudent management in public policy coordination and overseeing the implementation of the Government’s National Strategic Plans and Vision 2050
Our Team
Amb. Ivan Pomaleuh
Chief Secretary
Chief Secretary
Grace So’on
Secretary – National executive Council
Frank Aisi
Deputy Secretary – Policy 1
Mr. John Punde
Deputy Secretary – Policy 2
Miss. Theresa Siaguru
Deputy Secretary – Operations
Ms. Malin Akop
First Legislative Counsel
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