PNG Government vows to combat Corruption

The Marape Government has vowed to work closely with key government agencies in combating corruption in Papua New Guinea. 

PNG's Acting Prime Minister John Rosso said this at the launch of the new Annual Statement by the Ombudsman Commission in Port Moresby last Friday.

Mr. Rosso says the government cannot tackle corruption alone, and needs a collective effort from every individual, including government agencies.

Papua New Guinea is ranked among the top 50 countries in the world that’s been perceived as highly corrupted.

The 2021 corruption perception index by Transparency International has indicated a slight improvement from 142 out of 180 countries in 2020 to a rank of 124 last year.

However, more work is needed.

Mr. Rosso said the government is keen in working closely with key government bodies to improve its ranking on the corruption perception index. 

The acting Prime Minister said corruption boils down to the attitude of individuals which needs a complete change.

Mr. Rosso stressed that the onus is now on everyone to end this disease that continues to eat away the fabric of the nation.

NBC News / PNG Today 

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