Corruption in PNG is becoming a norm
Lucas Kiap
The lack of government services in rural villages has resulted in the breakdown of law and order problems with escalating in violent crimes. Tribal fights and payback killings are very common with sorcery and witchcraft related killings also increasing. The Government only cares about what goes on at Waigani and does not have the time for the rural people.
In cities and towns, settlements are quickly developing, becoming a breeding grounds for street “mangis” (boys) who eventually find themselves on the streets searching for opportunities to survive – they simply don’t care if taking another person’s life is a crime to commit to survive. Far worse, there is no control over the influx of illegal Asian immigrants into the country, taking away business and employment opportunities from the locals.
Worse than that, there is a stiff rise in the smuggling of counterfeit goods by Asians into the country, evading government tax systems. The number of illegal businesses conducted by foreigners has increased over the years, undermining the rule of the law. On the other hand, the Government accepts them as part of the civilisation process.
When you start looking at these problems, you become aware that corruption plays a role in most of the problems the country faces.
Corruption is a serious problem slowly creeping and knocking at the doorsteps of every Papua New Guinean, escalating the deteriorating of human integral values and morals. It is slowly finding its roots among the family, cultural and government settings. It is becoming acceptable as a norm and a traditional way of doing things. Corruption is a threat and a concern for the future survival of this country. The Government needs to do more to save the country.
The lack of government services in rural villages has resulted in the breakdown of law and order problems with escalating in violent crimes. Tribal fights and payback killings are very common with sorcery and witchcraft related killings also increasing. The Government only cares about what goes on at Waigani and does not have the time for the rural people.
In cities and towns, settlements are quickly developing, becoming a breeding grounds for street “mangis” (boys) who eventually find themselves on the streets searching for opportunities to survive – they simply don’t care if taking another person’s life is a crime to commit to survive. Far worse, there is no control over the influx of illegal Asian immigrants into the country, taking away business and employment opportunities from the locals.
Worse than that, there is a stiff rise in the smuggling of counterfeit goods by Asians into the country, evading government tax systems. The number of illegal businesses conducted by foreigners has increased over the years, undermining the rule of the law. On the other hand, the Government accepts them as part of the civilisation process.
When you start looking at these problems, you become aware that corruption plays a role in most of the problems the country faces.
Corruption is a serious problem slowly creeping and knocking at the doorsteps of every Papua New Guinean, escalating the deteriorating of human integral values and morals. It is slowly finding its roots among the family, cultural and government settings. It is becoming acceptable as a norm and a traditional way of doing things. Corruption is a threat and a concern for the future survival of this country. The Government needs to do more to save the country.
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