PNG's Democracy Under Threat: Transparency International Warns of Growing Corruption Crisis

Papua New Guinea is facing a growing challenge to its democracy and economic development due to the pervasive culture of graft and impunity. Transparency International PNG warns that the nation's democracy is at risk if leaders fail to address these issues head-on.

The country's turbulent history, marked by colonialism, tribal conflicts, and the devastating Bougainville civil war (1990-1998), has left an indelible mark on its politics and society. Located on the island of New Guinea, PNG has long been a hotbed of geopolitical tension, with its strategic location bridging the Asia-Pacific and Australasian regions.