University of Papua New Guinea - what needs to be done?
UPNG Forum Credit:PMC Scott MacWilliam In Part 1 of this analysis yesterday, the current parlous condition of the University of Papua New Guinea was outlined, with “debits” and “credits” briefly considered. In Part 2, some suggestions appear for the immediate action which is needed. Necessarily, these are only indicated briefly: What is to be Done? requires more detailed consideration than can be provided here, as well as the evidence upon which these conclusions are based. Nevertheless the direction of changes proposed should be obvious. Recognising that what is currently being provided to many young Papua New Guineans who attend UPNG is not at a satisfactory level is a major first step. While attention is correctly also directed at primary and secondary school standards, the same emphasis should be put on rectifying the inadequate level of tertiary education. It is patronising and in other ways offensive to suggest to current and many recent graduates that the degrees