Publications
Summary of publication
The review presented the third and final assessment of the Papua New Guinea–Australia Governance Partnership (PAGP). The investment consisted of seven distinct programs, valued at approximately AUD121 million per year. It was conducted by the Quality and Technical Assurance Group (QTAG) between October 2021 and April 2022 to provide an independent assessment of the evidence of achievement against the three PAGP outcome areas:
Outcome 1 - Enhanced effectiveness due to greater cohesion and collaboration between the partnerships and between the platform and the partnerships.
Outcome 2 - Enhanced performance management, especially value for money, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning (MERL) and communications systems.
Outcome 3 - Enhanced strategic relevance and responsiveness to the Australian and PNG Governments and local partners.
While the review focuses on the period between April 2019 and March 2022, it takes a broader perspective on the overall legacy, learnings and effectiveness of the investment. It also incorporated two deep dives: one on gender equality, disability, and social inclusion (GEDSI) and one on the impact of COVID-19.
The corresponding Management Response was prepared by the Australian High Commission in Port Moresby in June 2022, in consultation with DFAT Canberra. It outlines the key findings, review approach, management learnings and lessons for future programming in the governance sector and through ‘facility’ modalities. It also links key lessons from the review to major new DFAT programs in PNG.