Practice without policy: Genesis of local government in Papua New Guinea, D. M. Fenbury (edited by R. S. Parker), Australian National University, Development Studies Centre monograph no. 13, Canberra, 1978. No of pages: xvi + 315

1981 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-180
Author(s):  
B. B. Schaffer
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Papua New Guinea ◽  
New Guinea ◽  
Development Studies ◽  
University Development ◽  
National University

scholarly journals Can International Local Government Partnerships Make a Difference? Lessons from the Australia – Papua New Guinea Good Practice Scheme

2009 ◽  
pp. 68-91
Author(s):  
Donovan Storey
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Papua New Guinea ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
New Guinea ◽  
Democratic Governance ◽  
Delivery Of Services ◽  
Successes And Failures

This article explores the contribution that local government to local government partnerships can make in bringing about more effective and sustained decentralisation through developing the capacity of local governments to deliver improved services to the communities they serve. After almost 15 years of decentralization many of Papua New Guinea’s local governments struggle to maintain essential functions. Building on existing relationships, the Commonwealth Local Government Good Practice Scheme seeks to utilize the resources and knowledge of Australian local councils in partnership with those in Papua New Guinea to build capacity and improve the management and delivery of services to communities. This article examines the program to date, outlining both the successes and failures, but also the potential role such partnerships can play in the deepening of democratic governance at the local level.

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