Problem Driven Iterative Adaptation Program
Our first cohort of developmental leaders represent a range of TVI partners, from local level governments through to civil society and government. Read more about this cohort below:
Sorcery Accusation Related Violence
An ongoing problem plaguing communities throughout PNG, compounded by ineffective law & order and weak justice systems. The team comprises representatives from civil society who are confronted with the issue of access to justice for victims and communities at large in the modern day.
Philemon Opur
Lawyer
Voice For Change
Maliwai Sasingian
Executive Director
The Voice Inc
Nadika Popena
Lawyer
Voice For Change
Carolyne Lepi
Officer
Diocese of Mendi
Youth Employment
PNG has a huge youth bludge who are faced with limited opportunities to pursue productive and meaningful lives. The group comprises various representives dealing with young people as important stakeholders in the development process.
Slyney Tau
President
Lawkahuru Tertiary Students Association
Ferdinand Aimatuk
President
Tangu Development Association
Pauna Kule
Vice President
Lawkahuru Tertiary Students Association
Tau Hera
Projects Officer
Hiri-Koiari District
Obeth Singol
Alumni
The Voice Inc
Rhoda Maiyeh
Finance & Operations Manager
The Voice Inc
Education
PNG education continues to pump out high numbers of graduates as drop-outs from the formal education system. The Group comprises of representatives from Government and private sector dealing with education in various levels and capacities.
Clare Asi
First Secretary
ABG Ministry of Education
Serena Sumanop
Chief Executive Officer
Digicel PNG Foundation
Melchieor Sebelei
District Elementary Trainer
Department of Education
Valda Kereua
Head of Programs
Digicel PNG Foundation
Jenna Fave
Office Manager
The Voice Inc
Michael Aisi
Program Officer
The Voice Inc
Higher Education
This sector deals with students at various levels both at University and technical colleges facing growing demand for access and quality of educational outcomes, with very limited resources. This group comprises various representatives of the Higher Education sector in PNG.
Dr. Janet Rangou
President
Western Pacific University
Jessica Wohimane
A/Associate Director
University of Papua New Guinea
Boboya Noiney
Student Services Director
University of Goroka
Leah Margis
The Voice Inc
Veronica Thomas
Registrar
University of Technology
Dagia Aka
Communications & Marketing Manager
The Voice Inc
Decentralization
Decentralization concerns the sharing of power and resources between all levels of Government from the National, Provincial, Districts and Local Level Government's. The Team comprises representatives from Provincial and LLGs who will look at issues affecting service delivery to the people on the ground.
Dr. Preston Karue
Program Manager
East Sepik Provincial Government
Absolom Maenui
Acting Manager
Dagua LLG, East Sepik Province
Alois Walsamis
President
Dagua LLG, East Sepik Province
Joseph Sumanop
Legal Counsel
The Voice Inc
John Kombiku
President
Boiken LLG, East Sepik Province
Cecillia Yamugara
Finance Manager
Boiken LLG, East Sepik Province