Sector Strategic Framework
The Law and Justice Sector Strategic Framework identifies a vision, and set of goals, strategies and priorities to guide and integrate efforts to develop a more just, safe and secure society in Papua New Guinea.
The Sector Strategic Framework represents a focal point for planning within the sector, supporting the National Law and Justice Sector Policy and Plan of Action (2000) (the Policy). The Policy emphasizes that addressing Papua New Guinea's significant law and justice issues requires:
- A shift towards a 'restorative' approach to justice;
- Empowerment of the community to participate in solving law and justice issues, and in the delivery of sustainable solutions;
- Better performance from the formal agencies; and
- An integrated, sector based approach.
Together with the National Law and Justice Sector Policy and Plan of Action, this Sector Strategic Framework guides a reform program for law and justice. It not only reinforces a new vision of justice, but represents one of the cornerstones of an improved process of planning (the Sector Approach).
The sector approach coordinates the involvement of multiple stakeholders in law and justice within an overarching planning framework. Key stakeholders include national, provincial and local governments, communities, families and civil society in PNG, the private sector and donors.
Another dimension of positive change reflected in the Sector Strategic Framework is support for the government's public sector reform agenda that aims to improve the quality of governance both within and across different arms of government in order to improve services and reduce costs. This recognises the necessity for good governance and stable and inclusive state service delivery as a precondition for secure and engaged communities.
The preparation of the Sector Strategic Framework occurred after extensive assessment and planning with individual government agencies, and after widespread consultation with the peoples of PNG and the private sector about future directions, and the process and management of change.
A copy of the Sector Strategic Framwork can be downloaded from 
Law and Justice Sector Strategic Framework (98KB)
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