Abstract:

This report sheds light on the nature of political will towards anti-corruption reform in PNG, through a rapid political economy analysis approach, with a view to informing and improving policy responses. To do so, it draws on interviews with 27 experts involved in anti-corruption reform and delivery in PNG; it also provides an analysis of budget documents along with the academic and policy literature. The report takes readers through wide-ranging discussions about the potential for supporting anti-corruption reforms and highlights what key stakeholders could to do to respond to the challenges associated with addressing corruption in the country.