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Corruption is defined as ‘the abuse of entrusted power for personal ‘gain’ and it is a global
phenomenon.
In PNG, corruption is widespread and endemic, penetrating all levels of society. Although,
corruption flourishes in secrecy, the social and economic effects of it are visible and affect
everyone in the country.
Why it occurs ?
Corruption occurs because it is human nature to take the easy way out and to gain personal benefit from
whatever means possible. Both “nature” (Biological) and “nurture” (psychological) factors have a part in
corruption.
Corruption occurs because of self-interest. For example, when the United States of America invaded Iraq or
Afghanistan, the fact that the United States had an interest in obtaining the oil from those countries may
have influenced their decision, because those countries have oil and the United States of America needs it.
Maybe those countries were invaded for noble causes or perhaps it is an example of corruption.
Corruption is rife in Papua New Guinea (PNG). According to The
Economist, “PNG's governments are notorious for corruption, and ever
run the risk of turning the state into a fully-fledged kleptocracy Papua
New Guinea is below the satisfactory levels set by the United Nations
Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), according to a report
submitted by Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG)
in 2012.
Political corruption in Papua New Guinea is largely enforced by political nepotism and the
patronage system of governance. Elected leaders are inclined to seize and distribute
resources amongst their electorates in order to secure and maintain popular support. This
system of governance is embedded in Melanesian traditions, where the credibility and
popularity of a leader amongst his electorate is defined, in part, by the wealth he is able to
distribute and the power he is able to wield.
1. BUSINESS AND POLITICS
This problem has been compounded, in PNG, by the model of 'politician-turned-businessman'
which has dominated the post-1975 political landscape and has muddied the distinctions
between business and politics, allowing politicians to divert public monies into their personal
accounts. A review of medium-sized businesses in PNG showed that the majority are owned or
part-owned by current or former politicians. Misappropriation by public officials was
highlighted in a leaked cable by the US embassy in Port Moresby, which observed that
government revenues from industry had “served more to enrich the political elite than to
provide social services or infrastructure. There are no large-scale local businessmen, but
numerous politicians are relatively well off”
• It’s a type of corruption where we see politician turn into business men or women using the public funds or
their entrust power to make decisions for their own good, which will benefit them financially.
• They benefit from public funds through;
giving contracts to companies they have shares in it.
employing their relatives in key positions in the government.
misappropriation of public funds (PSIP & DSIP)
Business & politics affects the country economy in various ways depending on the type of corrupt action
the politician take.
1.Leakage in money circulation occurs when more funds are invested out of the country by greedy
politicians for their self-benefits for instance politicians buying real estate from overseas.
2.Misappropriation of funds leads to basic services not provided which increases the rate of poverty in
the country.
3 .Employment opportunities are limited, when the funds of creating the employment is hijack by selfish
leaders.
2. CORRUPTION IN THE BUREAUCRACY
Administrative system: an administrative system, especially in a government, that divides work into
specific categories carried out by special departments of non-elected officials.
Frustrating rules; complex rules and regulations applied rigidly.
For instance; In 2012, Prime Minister Peter O’Neill, when introducing in parliament a twenty-year
corruption strategy, cited the following common corrupt acts by government officials and bureaucrats:
Misappropriation of funds means the intentional, illegal use of the funds of another person
for one's own use or other unauthorized purpose. It can be by a public official, a trustee of
a trust, an executor or administrator of a dead person's estate or by any person with a
responsibility to care for and protect another's assets. It is a punishable offense which
occurs within our economy.
Conflict of interest in decision making;
.dishonestly persuade (someone) to act in one's favour by a gift of money or other inducement:
."they attempted to bribe opponents into losing" ·For instance;
they had bribed an official to sell them a certificate"
.a sum of money or other inducement offered or given to bribe someone.
PM
PETER O’NIELL
• STEALING SMALL ITEMS FROM A STORE ON
ONE'S BEAT WHEN THE DOOR IS
ACCIDENTALLY LEFT UNLOCKED DURING NON-
BUSINESS HOURS OR DURING ROBBERY
• ACCEPTING AN UNSOLICITED CASH PAYMENT,
AS FROM A BAR OWNER OR A PERSON WHO
WISHES TO AVOID PROSECUTION
• LYING TO PROTECT A FELLOW OFFICER OR
ONESELF, IN A COURT OF LAW OR DURING AN
INTERNAL AFFAIRS DIVISION INVESTIGATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
Elect good leaders that are capable to serve with honesty in order to minimize corruption within our economy.
Take greater actions to support school and community based civic education that can empower
citizens to better understand and fight against corruption.
In these times when the economy is faltering – clearly see the debilitating cost that corruption is to
our economy and publically acknowledge and report it.
Take genuine and effective actions to curb corruption including: implementing freedom of information
and whistle blower protection laws and making the Public Accounts Committee proceedings timely and
public!
There must be strong task force t team in place to follow up on funds distributed for major
projects.
As an elite of this nation we must advocate on corruption and enhance transparency across all levels.
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