Whilst delivering the purpose of the Momase Regional Development Forum last week, 24 April 2026, Paul Barker, Executive Director of the Institute of National Affairs, emphasized that strong partnerships are vital for the country’s progress.

The regional development forum is being hosted in partnership with the Madang Provincial Government under the theme: "Unpacking the Reset@50 Agenda: What must we do better in the next 50 years"

Giving his presentation on the Reset@50 document at Consultative Implementation Monitoring Council (CIMC) Momase Regional Development Forum, in Madang last week, 24 April 2026, Mr Charles Abel emphasized the need for reduced government interference in the business sector.

Mr. Charles Abel, Director, The Delivery Unit, Department of Prime Minister and NEC, stated that businesses require independence from state meddling to operate successfully.

Konley Semick, a Graduate Trainee with the Consultative Implementation Monitoring Council (CIMC), walked with pride and a sense of accomplishment as he stepped to the podium at the University of Goroka’s (UOG) 29th Graduation Ceremony to receive his Bachelor’s Degree in Arts, Planning, and Development today, April,16, 2026.

The 27-year-old from Topua Village in Nipa-Kutubu, Southern Highlands Province, brought a bright, emotional smile to the face of his mother a single parent who has been the backbone of his education and the support for his six siblings.

The Consultative Implementation & MonitoringCouncil (CIMC) will convene its first Informal Economy Sectoral Committee Meeting of2026 on May 28th at the Crown Hotel.

This stakeholder dialogue, chaired by Mr. Jerry Ubase, Secretary for the Department for Community Development and Religion (DfCDR), aims to tackle the critical legislative and policy hurdles facing the nation’s largest economic sector.

The two-day NGI Regional Development Forums hosted by CIMC in partnership with East New Britain Provincial Goverment commenced smoothly yesterday (March 25th) with the discussions focused on the unpacking of the PNG Reset@50 (and the 20 Year Roadmap) and the leading question, “what must we do better in the next 50 Years”

Today (March26th) the discussions are centered on primary issues eperienced within health and education sectors and recommenations for better health and educaiton development outcomes.

The CIMC is set to host Regional Developoment Forums this year signifying yet another milestone achievement, setting agenda for promoting social responsibilities, accountable governance, public perfomance and service delivery through participatory dialogues and forward planning toward tangible development outcomes.

The Consultative Implementation and Monitoring Council (CIMC) Governance and Service Delivery Sectoral Committee convened its first meeting for 2026, bringing together key government agencies, development partners, and stakeholders to discuss governance reforms and strengthen service delivery systems in Papua New Guinea.

Key agencies and partners in attendance included the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), the National Economic and Fiscal Commission (NEFC), the Department of Provincial and Local Level Government Affairs (DPLGA), the PNG Open Government Partnership (OGP) Secretariat, the Building Community Engagement in PNG (BCEP) Program, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

On 27th February 2026, at the Hilton in Port Moresby, the Government of Papua New Guinea proudly launched the National Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Policy 2025–2035.  The IDPs Policy addresses development challenges faced by displaced communities across the nation. IDPs refers to a person or people forcibly displaced (under Organic law Sect 29 on OLPGLLG) to move and return into a society or refers to transport of a family or colony to a new settlement.

The Consultative Implementation and Monitoring Council (CIMC) staff have joined the world in celebrating International Women’s Day.

International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated annually on March 8. It is a global day recognizing the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women while calling for accelerated action toward gender equality.

CIMC plays a significant role in protecting young women and girls across Papua New Guinea throu

 In fulfilment of its mandate to foster participatory dialogue on multi-sectoral policy, the Consultative Implementation and Monitoring Council (CIMC) held its first quarter committee meeting of the year on February 25, 2026.

The meeting took place at the National Department of Health (NDoH) Conference Room in Waigani, Port Moresby.

The session focused on addressing critical challenges in policy development and translating those policies into tangible outcomes.