REFORMS ARE ABOUT PEOPLE: SANSAN

The Department of Personnel Management (DPM) joined the Department of Provincial and Local Level Government Affairs (DPLGA) in marking a historic milestone with the official launch of DPLGA’s Corporate Plan 2025–2030, its revamped organizational structure, and a rebranding initiative. The event was held at the Holiday Inn, Port Moresby, and officiated by Minister for Provincial and Local Level Government Affairs, Hon. Soroi Eoe, alongside Department Secretary Philip Leo, Secretary of the Department of Personnel Management, Ms. Taies Sansan, and senior DPLGA officials.

The launch was described as a defining chapter in DPLGA’s 50-year journey, as the Department seeks to modernize its systems and strengthen governance at all levels. Minister Eoe highlighted that the reforms come at a timely moment, as Papua New Guinea approaches its Golden Jubilee of Independence in 2025. He emphasized that the changes represent more than a new image, but a strategic shift towards building stronger systems of governance, accountability, and integrity across provincial and local levels of government.

Speaking during the event, Secretary Taies Sansan reaffirmed DPM’s commitment to supporting DPLGA’s transformation journey, acknowledging the central role that people and organizational structures play in achieving effective service delivery. “Reform is not only about plans and frameworks—it is about people.

At DPM, we believe that strong governance begins with the right people placed in the right positions, supported by clear systems of accountability.