The Department of National Planning and Monitoring
Vision:
To make a difference to national development by adding real value through strategic planning.
Mission:
To lead, plan, coordinate and facilitate sustainable development presenting a clear vision and direction for the nation's future.
Valentine Kambori, MBE
Is the Secretary of the Department of National Planning and Monitoring.
A seasoned corporate executive, he was Director-General of National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI), Chairman of the PNG Growers Association, and Chairman of the Investment Promotion Authority Board (IPA).
He is chairman of the National Coordinating Mechanism (NCM).
Contact:
Phone: (+675) 328 8302
Fax: (+675) 328 8384
The role of the Department of National Planning and Monitoring is to lead, plan and coordinate and facilitate appropriate national and international initiatives that address and promote equitable and sustainable development of Papua New Guinea in accordance with a long-term vision for the nation that has the support of citizens of Papua New Guinea, all in accordance with the five directive principles of the National Constitution.
The department will act as the key central agency advising government on matters relating to strategic development policy, development planning and programming, aid coordination and management and the monitoring and evaluation of national development.
DIVISION ROLES
Division of Policy and Research
Within the mandate of the DNPM as the key central agency responsible for planning matters, the role of the Development Policy and Research Division is to set out the key issues and constraints facing, as well as the policy options for promoting equitable and sustainable developments in Papua New Guinea.
Contact Person:
Mathias Lasia
Acting First Assistant Secretary
Phone: (+675) 328 8311
Fax: (+675) 328 8384
Development Planning and Programming
With the mandate of the DNPM as the key central agency responsible for planning matters, the role of the Development Planning & Programming Division is to identify and resolve key issues or constraints and to maximise opportunities regarding the planning and programming of sustainable development in Papua New Guinea.
Contact Person:
Ulato Avei
First Assistant Secretary
Phone: (+675) 328 8346
Fax: (+675) 328 8384
Aid Coordination and Management
With the mandate of the DRPM as the key central agency responsible for planning matters, the role of the Aid Coordination and Management Division is to coordinate and mobilise resources from development partners and international funding institutions, so as to promote equitable and sustainable development.
Contact Person:
Paul Enny
Acting First Assistant Secretary
Phone: (+675) 328 8507
Fax: (+675) 328 8384
Development Monitoring and Evaluation
Within the mandate of the DNPM as the key central agency responsible for planning matters, the role of the Development Monitoring and Evaluation Division is to monitor and evaluate the rate, direction, quality, equity and sustainability of national development.
Contact Person:
Roger Kara
First Assistant Secretary
Phone: (+675) 328 8373
Fax: (+675) 328 8384
Finance and Administration
The role of the Finance and Administration Division is to provide such support services as are required so as to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the department as it carries out its role and function as a central agency. The support services are to include finance, payroll and accounts, personnel, staff development and training, information technology and data management system, archives and registry and logistics.
Contact Person:
Jacob Mera
First Assistant Secretary, Finance and Administration
Phone: (+675) 328 8319
Fax: (+675) 328 8384
Office of the Rural Development
This office was formerly involved with the disbursement of the Members of Parliament's District Development Fund.
Contact Person:
Paul Sai'I, OBE
Deputy Secretary
Phone: (+675) 323 4139
Fax: (+675) 323 4165
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