Papua New Guinea
Since 2015, IFES has supported the people of Papua New Guinea (PNG) and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville in strengthening civil society, increasing inclusive civic education and participation and holding credible elections.
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30 Jul 2020 | Election FAQ
Bougainvilleans will go to the polls starting on Wednesday, August 12, to vote for the 39 members of the House of Representatives and a president. These will be the first elections held since the...
13 Dec 2019 | Multimedia
Voting in the Bougainville referendum concluded with the announcement of results on December 11. A majority of voters selected independence, at 97.7 percent of the vote. While the referendum is not...
15 Nov 2019 | Election FAQ
A 2001 peace agreement formalized Bougainville’s status as an autonomous region within Papua New Guinea. Starting November 23, Bougainvilleans began voting for either “greater autonomy” or “...
12 Sep 2019 | News and Updates
In August, IFES implemented its Engaging a New Generation for Accessible Governance and Elections (ENGAGE) political leadership curriculum with young persons with disabilities in the Autonomous...
1 Jul 2019 | Election FAQ
Citizens of Papua New Guinea had been scheduled to go to the polls for local-level government (LLG) elections from June 22 to July 6. The schedule for the LLG elections was halted by a Supreme...
24 Apr 2019 | Publication
While women in Bougainville have greater access to politics and decision-making than their counterparts in other parts of Papua New Guinea (PNG), they still face significant challenges as they seek...
24 Apr 2019 | Publication
Elections in Papua New Guinea (PNG) are characterized by violence and tribal politics that contribute to a high prevalence of violence against women in elections (VAWE). A new report from IFES...
12 Apr 2019 | News and Updates
Throughout 2018, IFES advisors guided the Office of the Bougainville Electoral Commissioner in developing and writing its 2018-2022 Strategic Plan. The plan, launched in November, sets out a vision...
14 Mar 2019 | Multimedia
IFES celebrated International Women’s Day 2019 with counterparts in Port Moresby and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea. The Port Moresby-based Papua New Guinea Electoral...
13 Dec 2018 | Multimedia
On November 14, IFES conducted a training for the Office of the Bougainville Electoral Commissioner and disability rights advocates in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville in Papua New Guinea.
9 Nov 2018 | News and Updates
On November 6, 2018, IFES and the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) celebrated the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which reaffirms the longstanding relationship between IFES and...
19 Sep 2018 | News and Updates
The Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission officially launched its 2018-2022 Corporate Plan, which will guide the commission’s efforts to prepare for and conduct effective, inclusive elections,...
30 Aug 2018 | Multimedia
On August 10, the Office of the Bougainville Electoral Commissioner, in partnership with IFES, held a youth participation in elections workshop to celebrate International Youth Day 2018.
26 Apr 2018 | News and Updates
The Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission (PNGEC), with the support of IFES, conducted its strategic planning process from October 2017 to March 2018 with the aim of developing its 2018-2022...
19 Jun 2017 | Election FAQ
From June 24 through July 8, citizens of Papua New Guinea will directly elect 111 members of the National Parliament (MPs). The MPs will be selected from among 3,340 candidates, which include...
14 May 2015 | News and Updates
The May 2015 general elections mark the third elections for the House of Representatives for the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG), and the fourth elections for the President (including the by...
18 Dec 2012 | News and Updates
Discrimination against women in the Pacific Islands takes many forms. Women do not have the same economic opportunities as men, and women are not treated equally in the workplace. Lauren Sauer...
21 Jun 2012 | Publication
Elections in Papua New Guinea: 2012 National General Elections answers frequently asked questions about the electoral system in the Pacific island nation and the political context of this year's...
22 Mar 2012 | News and Updates
Lauren Sauer, IFES Program Officer for Europe and Asia, spent International Women’s Day in Papua New Guinea, where IFES is implementing the Women Advocating for Voices in Government (WAVIG) program...
31 Jan 2012 | Multimedia
To help local women's organizations in the PNG get the Equality and Participation Bill passed, IFES implemented a training program to boost their skills in professional lobbying.
31 Jan 1999 | Publication
This pre-election assessment from February 1999 in Papua New Guinea summarizes IFES findings prior to the July 1999 elections. The report discusses the Electoral Commission, electoral laws...
31 Dec 1996 | Election Material
Issued by the Electoral Commission of Papua New Guinea, “The Voter” emphasizes the responsibility PNG citizens have to vote in the upcoming 1997 general elections. The articles included highlight...
31 Dec 1996 | Election Material
The book, Vote for the Future was published in 1997 by the Oxford University Press and is directed at the importance of youth education of politics and elections in Papua New Guinea. An overview of...
30 Nov 1996 | Election Material
Issued by the Electoral Commission of Papua New Guinea in December 1996, the newsletter entitled “Vote in Poll or Shut Up” attempts to encourage PNG citizens to register to vote and participate in...
31 Dec 1983 | Election Material
Papua New Guinea: Constitutional Laws and Documents
15 Sep 1975 | Election Material
The Constitution of The independent State of Papua New Guinea, as approved following their independence from Australia in 1975.
31 Dec 1974 | Election Material
Constitution of North Solomons (breakaway region of Papua New Guinea), as passed in 1975.