Our Mission
Leading secure, inclusive, and innovative digital transformation across Papua New Guinea
Our Vision
Building a connected, empowered PNG through inclusive digital innovation nationwide.
Our Mandate
Driving ICT policy, digital inclusion, innovation, and infrastructure development in Papua New Guinea.
Our Priorities
Advancing policy, infrastructure, services, security, skills, and innovation for Papua New Guinea
About the Department
Welcome to the Department of ICT
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is the lead government agency in PNG’s digital transformation journey. We are responsible for building digital infrastructure, guiding e-government implementation, and securing our nation’s digital space.
Policy & Emerging Technology
Policy and Regulation
Partnerships
ICT Partnerships
Digital Safety
Cyber Security
our key Servıces
POLICY AND LEGISLATIONS
Explore ICT regulations and policies, including Acts guiding digital governance and compliance.
DIGITAL STANDARDS
Know the digital standards ensuring consistency, accessibility, security, and quality across ICT systems.
GOVERNMENT CLOUD
Explore Government Cloud services enabling secure, scalable, and efficient digital infrastructure for public sector operations.
CYBER SECURITY
Learn more Cybersecurity frameworks protecting government systems, data, and services from digital threats and vulnerabilities.
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT
Explore Social Media Management guidelines ensuring responsible, secure, and effective government communication online.
INFORMATION DISSEMINATION
Information Dissemination strategies promoting transparent, timely, and accessible communication across all government platforms and channels.
Draft Digital ID Policy
The Digital ID Policy represents a significant milestone in advancing the digital government agenda for Papua New Guinea by facilitating the digitalization of personal identification for citizens. It aims to digitize physical identification documents such as the National Identification (NID) card, passport, driver’s license, and school IDs. There will be a implementation roadmap workshop. Please attend and give your input.
- Date: Tuesday 22nd July, 2025
- Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
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Venue: Gateway Hotel, Port Moresby
Digital Government
2023-2027
Building Papua New Guinea’s Future, One Digital Step at a Time
Digital Government Plan
The Digital Government Plan 2023-2027 has been approved by the National Executive Council. The plan leads on from the Nationa; ICT Road Map 2018, the Digital Transformation Policy 2020 and the DIgital Government Act 2022. The plan proposes to digitize and automate all of public services and make services;
Fast, simple and clear for the people
Transparent and efficient by government
Increase government revenue generation
Grow the digital economy
be part of this process
Call for Review and Feedbank on Digital ID Standards
We invite all stakeholders to review and submit feedback on the draft Digital Identification Stanards, which wil be used ti drive the development os a safe, reliable and interoperable digital idebtity system that will ehnance security, privacy and accountability. For additional information or feedbackcontact Benedict Sike at benedict.sike@ict.gov.pg
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Date: Tuesday 22nd July, 2025
- Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
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Venue: Gateway Hotel, Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea 50th Independence Anniversary – days counting down
Our Leadership Team
Our leadership team driven by vision, integrity, and a passion for excellence. Each member brings a wealth of experience, deep industry knowledge, and a commitment to innovation that guides our Department of ICT forward.
Steven matainaho
Secretary
Leading Digital Transformation in PNG. Posses Masters in Integrated Marketing and Communications from University of Wuhan, China.
flierl shongol
Deputy Secretary
Policy and Emerging Technology
He was with the Department for more than 15 years. He has Bachelors in Public Policy from the University of Papua new Guinea
russell woruba
Deputy Secretary
Digital Delivery Wing
Strong operations professional with a Master of Science (M.S.) focused in Internet working from University of Technology, Sydney.
maisen windu
Director – Corporate Services
Graduated from PNG University of Technology in 1988 with Bachelors in Engineering in Electrical and Communications Engineering.