Papua New Guinea must move beyond mindset change and begin delivering measurable results with a clear national vision for the next 50 years. Jerry Wemin • 1st President at PNG HR Institute 1d • RESET @ 50 MUST NOW GIVE WAY TO RESULTS AND A CLEAR VISION FOR PNG’S NEXT 50 YEARS The Prime Minister’s 51st Independence message rightly calls on Papua New Guineans to work hard, become more disciplined and take greater responsibility for their future. Those are important values. However, at this stage of our national journey, leadership must go beyond a cultural-change message. “Reset @ 50” may be useful as a call to change attitudes and behaviour, but the nation also needs a clear account of what has actually been achieved and a measurable vision of where we are going. An Independence message from the Prime Minister should tell the country, in simple terms: What has improved? What has been delivered? What problems have been solved? What measurable outcomes have been achieved in the econo...

  Jerry Wemin • 1st President at PNG HR Institute 1d • PNG SOEs: PERFORMANCE MUST SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS For decades, many of Papua New Guinea’s State-Owned Enterprises have struggled with weak commercial returns, poor performance and continued dependence on government support. After more than 50 years of Independence, one question must be asked: What measurable value are our SOEs delivering to the State and the people? On the eve of PNG’s 51st Independence Anniversary, MVIL publicly declared approximately K50 million in dividends to the State. MVIL, PNG Ports and a few others continue to demonstrate that SOEs can perform when there is capable leadership, strong governance, commercial discipline and accountability. Congratulations to CEO Mr Bafinu Koi, the MVIL Board, management and staff. This is the type of Independence message we should celebrate: Results. Performance. Accountability. Dividends. Celebrating SOEs must be supported by evidence. Which SOEs are profitable? Wh...