@watchpawatv: District Development Authorities (DDAs) are central to Papua New Guinea’s push for decentralised development, tasked with delivering essential services and infrastructure directly to local communities. Backed by significant funding through programs such as the District Services Improvement Program, DDAs are meant to ensure that development priorities reflect the real needs of the people at the district level. However, challenges around transparency, governance and implementation continue to raise concerns. Reports and public discussions suggest that while some districts have made progress, others struggle with planning, reporting and effective use of funds, leaving communities questioning the impact of these authorities. As Papua New Guinea looks to strengthen service delivery nationwide, the performance of DDAs remains under scrutiny. The key question is whether reforms are needed to improve accountability and capacity, or if stronger enforcement of existing systems is enough to ensure development truly reaches the grassroots. Read the full story! Link in Bio. #PapuaNewGuinea #PawaNius #Politics

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Friday 11 September 2026 06:32:06 GMT