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National Capital District governance needs a review of local representation

Wetty Paul

Published
10 Aug 2026

The National Capital District (NCD) is Papua New Guinea’s political, administrative and economic centre. As Port Moresby continues to expand, the effectiveness of its governance arrangements has become an increasingly important public policy issue. How communities are represented, how decisions are made and how services are delivered will shape the city’s future. Unlike other provinces, ... Read moreDisclosureThis research was undertaken with the support of the ANU-UPNG Partnership, an initiative of the PNG-Australia Partnership, funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The views expressed are those of the author only.About the author/sWetty PaulWetty Paul is a public administration practitioner and governance professional. He is Chairman of the Crater Mountain Wildlife Management Area, the Pawaia Sustainable Development Association and the Pawaia Cultural Show Society. He is currently an Economic Policy Analysis student at the PNG National Research Institute.

The National Capital District (NCD) is Papua New Guinea’s political, administrative and economic centre. As Port Moresby continues to expand, the effectiveness of its governance arrangements has become an increasingly important public policy issue. How communities are represented, how decisions are made and how services are delivered will shape the city’s future. Unlike other provinces, ... Read moreDisclosure This research was undertaken with the support of the ANU-UPNG Partnership, an initiative of the PNG-Australia Partnership, funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The views expressed are those of the author only. About the author/s Wetty Paul Wetty Paul is a public administration practitioner and governance professional. He is Chairman of the Crater Mountain Wildlife Management Area, the Pawaia Sustainable Development Association and the Pawaia Cultural Show Society. He is currently an Economic Policy Analysis student at the PNG National Research Institute.

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