The Department of Provincial and Local Government Affairs is established by the Organic Law on Provincial and Local Government (OLPLLG) and is a key member of the Central Agencies Coordination Committee (CACC) in the Whole of Governance and Administration in Papua New Guinea Government.  This Department was initially established in 1977 as the Department of Development Administration and Native Affairs, and later Department of District Administration.

The Department of Provincial Local Level Government Affairs (DPLGA) is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of strategies and policies, programs and initiatives related to Provincial and Local Level Government Administration in Papua New Guinea. The Department works to promote effective governance, local development and service delivery by coordinating with Provinces and Local Level Governments, especially at the wards. It strives to providing technical assistance and capacity—building support, and facilitating intergovernmental communications and collaboration.

Public Service Vision

High performing, ethical and values based leaders in the public sector driving the future of Papua New Guinea.

Our Mission

To provide the vital link between the National Government, Provincial Government, Local-level Government and Municipal Authorities, while empowering and building their capacity to serve the people through sound mentoring, capacity development, monitoring, coordination and partnership activities.

Our Values

Honesty

– Living a personal and professional life consistent with Christian principles; social norms, family expectations and applies it to the compliance of Public Service policies and procedures.

Integrity

– DPLGA staff have steadfast adherence to moral and ethical principles both in their private and public life in a manner that attracts respect, trust and a sense of dependability.

Accountability

– Every staff should develop attitude of being responsible and answerable to their work

Responsibility 

– A disciplined approach to work, everyone contributes, every single staff member is critical and managers and supervisors lead by example

Respect

– Respect for all irrespective of position, ethnicity, gender, or level of skill and promote gender equality and eliminate discrimination in our organization and our work with stakeholders

Wisdom

– DPLGA staff possesses and practice a capacity for deeper level of understanding of issues involving discernment, intuition, experience and maturity.

– Having the ability to inspire and encourage action from their peers to overcome challenges for the advancement of the people of PNG