DICT I PNG

Department of Information and Communications Technology

Request for Information

EXTENSION OF RFI CLOSING DATES

Critical Digital Government Services

Request for Information (RFI)

The Department is now calling for RFIs from both National and International Service Providers.

2023 DGD Workshop

2023 Digital Government Delivery Workshop

Theme: "Transforming PNG: Digital Horizons and Public Service Excellence"

Supported by:

Learn More

Digital Government Plan

Digital Transformation Agency in Papua New Guinea

Download the Digital Government Plan 2023-2027

Download

Slide

We Stand For

Our mission is to transform how government learns, builds, delivers, and measures digital services in the 21st century. To do this, we provide people in the government with the tools, methods, practices, and policy guidance they need to deliver effective and accessible digital services. Moreover, to ensure the use of appropriate and affordable digital technologies through a transformative and inclusive approach across sectors of the economy for benefits of all.

Vision

Mission

To harness the potential of ICT to make PNG become a smart networked and knowledgeable society by bringing government closer to the people through effective governance, improved service delivery and socio-economic growth. It is envisaged the use of ICT will;• Promote collaboration, interaction and participation;• Promote innovation and learning;• Provide an open and transparent government; and• Provide citizen-centres services, and knowledge-based industries. This vision is one where all citizens are empowered and can interact and collaborate with the Government.

Latest ICT News

DICT Signs MOU with PNG DataCo for Digital Transformation

November 16, 2023

The Minister for Information and Communications Technology, Hon. Timothy Masiu, and the Minister for State Enterprise, Hon. William Duma, signs MoU for DICT and DataCo partnership in Digital Transformation. This […]

DICT extends cyber security awareness campaign to Port Moresby National High School

November 6, 2023

Tuesday 7 November, 2023 The Department of Information and Communications Technology’s Cyber Security team recently conducted an important awareness session at Port Moresby National High School. The Cybersecurity Awareness Month […]

Prime Minister Marape Extends Gratitude to the Asian Development Bank

November 6, 2023

Thursday 2 November 2023 Prime Minister James Marape meeting with ADB’s Country Director, Mr Said Zaidansyah. (photo credit: PM’s Media). Prime Minister Hon. James Marape expressed his heartfelt gratitude to […]

Draft Media Development Policy

The purpose of this policy is to outline the objectives and strategies for the use of media as a tool for development, such as the promotion of democracy, good governance, human rights, and social and economic development.

The Government recognises the role of media for a democratic society and as such, this policy is designed to conform to international norms and standards on freedom of expression, press freedom, and the protection of journalists, and should be designed to balance these rights with the need to protect the rights of others, such as privacy, security, and public order.

Digital Government Plan

The Digital Government Plan 2023 -2027 (‘the Plan’) has been approved by National Executive Council.

The Plan leads on from the ICT Roadmap 2018, the PNG Digital Transformation Policy 2020 and the Digital Government Act 2022.
The Plan proposes to digitize and automate all of public service and make services:

1. Fast, simple and clear for the people;

2. Transparent and efficient by government;

3. Increase government revenue generation through the uptake of SME and foreign direct investments; and

4. Grow the digital economy