Provinces must lead disaster response, says Dr. Joseph
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National Emergency Services Minister Dr. Billy Joseph has directed provincial administrators in Papua New Guinea to assume leadership roles in disaster management. Under the framework of the National Disaster Act 1984, the National Government will shift its focus toward coordinating support rather than leading local operations. This directive aims to decentralize emergency response and empower provinces to manage their own disaster resilience strategies.
To support this transition, the International Organization for Migration has released a Provincial Disaster Office Capacity Assessment Report. The report serves as a diagnostic tool to help provinces identify gaps and strengthen their preparedness capabilities. These developments coincide with local efforts to honor the victims of the recent Pang Pang Paradise sea tragedy in the Duke of York islands, which claimed 27 lives.
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Post Courier (IOM guides provinces on Disaster preparedness)Focuses on technical capacity building and international organizational support.
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Post Courier (ENB, Arawa remember 27 lives)Highlights the human impact and community response to a specific disaster.
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