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The Department of Education (DOE) is the executive and inspectorial branch of the National Education System and derives its powers from the Education Act 1983 (amended 1995) and any other law relating to education matters. Its vision is to be the lead advisor on Achieving Quality Education and Training, shaping direction for education agencies and providers and contributing to the Government’s goals for education.

The Department of Lands & Physical Planning (DLPP) aims to promote the best use of land in Papua New Guinea in the interests of all citizens, individually and collectively, by ensuring that an orderly process exists for land to be made available for sustainable economic and social development and that land rights are guaranteed.

FORCERT’s vision is a resilient and self reliant community of Papua New Guinea living in harmony with nature, maintaining their traditional culture and meeting the needs of the present. Yesterday for now and tomorrow.

The Forest Research Institute (FRI) is charged with the responsibility to provide the basis for the sustainable management of Papua New Guinea’s forests through scientific research and information. Research activities are arranged within four programmes: sustainable forest management, planted forests, forest biology, and national botanic garden.

The Milne Bay Provincial Administration is responsible for governing the Milne Bay Province in Papua New Guinea. It operates under the Papua New Guinea Constitution and is led by the Provincial Governor, who represents the province at the national level. The government formulates and implements policies, plans, and projects to promote socio-economic development in areas such as infrastructure, health, education, agriculture, and tourism.

The Organisation for Industrial Spiritual & Cultural Advancement of Papua New Guinea (OISCA PNG) is a vocational training centre that combines the rich cultural heritage of the Gazelle Peninsula with contemporary ways of engaging the broader world. In this way, we produce graduates with the capacity to excel in their customary and commercial responsibilities.

The Research Conservation Foundation of Papua New Guinea (RCF PNG) is a non-government organization dedicated to protecting Papua New Guinea’s environment. We focus on community education, environmental awareness, and advocacy for the sustainable management of natural resources.

SGS is the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, operating a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries. Among its operations in Papua New Guinea, SGS-PNG provides important log export monitoring services to the PNG Forest Authority.

The Papua New Guinea University of Natural Resources and Environment (PNG UNRE) is a specialized public university committed to advancing education, research, and innovation in the sustainable management of natural resources.

The PNG University of Technology (UoT) was established in 1965 and boasts a rich history of delivering exceptional education and pioneering research across a range of disciplines. The institution is dedicated to making a positive impact on the world by shaping students into leaders committed to purposeful contributions.    

The Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) invests in agricultural research for development in four regions: Pacific, East and South​East Asia, South Asia, and Africa. Its investments focus on agribusiness, crops, fisheries, forestry, horticulture, livestock systems, social systems, soil and land management and water to deliver development outcomes. 

The Australian National University (ANU) is a world-leading university in Australia’s capital. ANU is a celebrated place of intensive research, education, and policy engagement, focused on issues of national and international importance.

The BibleProject is a nonprofit, crowdfunded organization that makes free resources like videos, podcasts, articles, and classes to help people experience the Bible in a way that is approachable and transformative. The BibleProject team does this by showcasing the literary art of the Scriptures and tracing key biblical themes from Genesis to Revelation.

The British High Commission (BHC) in Papua New Guinea maintains and develops relations between the United Kingdom and Papua New Guinea. Papua New Guinea and the United Kingdom enjoy good relations as historic partners and allies. Both are outward-looking Commonwealth nations committed to democracy, trade and investment, and support for the United Nations.

The Department of Primary Industries (DPI), formerly known as the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries in Queensland, works across diverse environments and helps develop industries to meet growing demands for sustainable food, fibre and foliage.

The International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) is an inter-governmental organization promoting the sustainable management and conservation of tropical forests and the expansion and diversification of international trade in tropical timber from sustainably managed and legally harvested forests.

James Cook University (JCU) is committed to research that aims to address global challenges and improve outcomes for those living in the Tropics. Within Australia and across the globe, JCU prioritises high-quality, high-impact research. From marine science to tropical medicine, and tourism to biodiversity, JCU’s academics engage with colleagues around the world to be at the forefront of innovation within their fields.

The University of Melbourne (UOM) is Australia’s leading research university, with a 165-year-long tradition of higher education in the arts, sciences and numerous professional disciplines. It also supports and encourages internationally-connected research collaborations around basic and applied problems, in the hope of changing the world for the better.

The University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) is a young, fresh university driven by an unwavering belief that community and culture is just as important as a world-class education, delivered by world-class educators. Together with its people, community and partners, UniSC is building a safe, sustainable, supportive, future-focused and fun learning environment, where lifelong friends are made, and opportunities are earned. 

Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA) operates with remote, in-country, and volunteer programmes that offer opportunities abroad to skilled New Zealand residents. VSA’s goal is to transfer the right resources, skills, and knowledge so that the impact achieved during an assignment remains long after a volunteer returns to New Zealand, creating a fair future for all.