Policy and Planning Division
Strategic foresight, high-level economic and social policy and planning, research and statistics and information management, development partnerships, and aid utilization. These all form an integrated role supporting national policy development and implementation
The Policy and Planning Wing covers four (4) divisions whose responsibilities are in strategic foresight, high-level economic and social policy and planning, research and statistics and information management, development partnerships, and aid utilization. These all form an integrated role supporting national policy development and implementation. Technically, this oversight responsibility involves the reviews and development of national development policies and plans including providing leadership in development research, sectoral intelligence, and economic modelling, aid resource mobilization, and utilization. It manages and coordinates the alignment processes of all national, sectoral, and sub-national development plans to Vision 2050, DSP 2030, SDGs, and MTDP IV, and ensures that national policies and plans reflect the regional and global development agendas.
The Senior Management of the Wing comprises the Deputy secretary – Policy and Planning and four Divisional Heads
Macro Planning Division
The Division is responsible for the effective coordination and formulation of medium to long-term national development plans which set the planning priorities at the national, sectoral, and sub-national levels.
Policy and Budget Division
The PBD is responsible for providing leadership and guidance in national policy reviews and formulation and coordinates across sectors to enhance synergy and promote inclusive and sustainable development
Development Cooperation Management Division
The Division’s role is specifically in leading, facilitating, coordinating and managing development cooperation and partnerships, and provides the liaison on behalf of the Government of PNG and its Development Partners
Development Information Division
The Division is responsible for and plays a major role in the establishment, updating and maintenance of a relevant development database and an information management system relevant for national planning in the country