PNG Human Development Index (HDI) trend showed that 1995 was the year when PNG lost development momentum it gained after 1975 Independence. The government recognising churches and the National Department of Education as the main actors in education development could be an advantage for achieving long term plans.
PNG development fluctuates -struggle to improve
Corruption in high public offices after the 1992 election is the direct effect of 30 years (to 2022) when PNG is recently classed as a Low Human Development Country.
Many Papua New Guineas are asking has PNG made improvements in the recent HDI global rank? Sadly, the answer is no. PNG's HDI ranks yo-yos between 153 and 154 out of 188 countries - up or down by 1 point.
That means the measured global index showed PNG progress is less to nill in the last 10 years to 2020.
What went wrong?
Government past and present development policies have been 'reactionary' rather than 'strategic for the long term'.
The changes (Curriculum, School Structure, Free Education Policy, Examination and Standard Measurements) have direct effects on development.
Free Education Policy can only be sustainable if the Churches and the Education Department are the main ACTORS. Unfortunately, NDoE and Churches are spectators in this TFF policy - 60% of the TFF grant is handled by entities other than NDoE or Church establishments.
What matters in PNG Education
In fact, NDoE and Churches have the capacity/network to deliver the Govt's TFF policy. No doubt.
The provincial and district network has been established since 1975. The 60% (~K400 million) allocated by the govt can be, rightfully, pumped into churches and NDoE - direct.
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