Our core values reflect the Department's collective beliefs and etiquettes that govern our key operations and processes.
Leadership.We believe in leadership that is robust, decisive, and fair based on mutual and trust.Commitment and Responsibility.We are commited and dedicated for effective service delivery for the common good and interest of all Papua New Guineans.ProfessionalismWe maintain high degree of professionalism by ensuring effective working relationship with all stakeholders.Accountability.We advocate for performance, transparency, integrity, honesty and accountability in all our engagements and departmental operations.Intellectual Rigor for Evidence.We formulate national policies and evidence-based plans based on international best practice.Partnership and Teamwork.We promote inclusive partnership and teamwork for policy coherence, consensus, and collective impact.Respect.We treat everyone with respect, recognising the rich cultural diversity without prejudice for position, gender, religion, ethnicity and ability.