19/08/2026
Yesterday, the Business Council of Papua New Guinea convened Private Gavamani Konekt 3 (PGK3) and the 3rd Chief Justice’s Business Breakfast at Hilton Hotel, Port Moresby, bringing together leaders from the judiciary, government, business, civil society, development partners and the diplomatic community.
Held under the theme “Justice, Integrity & Innovation: Strengthening Markets and Governance in Papua New Guinea,” PGK3 provided a platform for dialogue on some of the key issues shaping PNG’s business and governance environment — from financial crime and economic integrity, to artificial intelligence and digital evidence, environmental justice, judicial reform, investor confidence and alternative dispute resolution.
In his keynote address, Chief Justice Sir Gibuma Gibbs Salika GCL KBE CSM OBE highlighted the close relationship between strong institutions, public confidence and economic development, reminding participants that:
“Justice creates confidence. Integrity creates trust. Innovation creates opportunity.”
His address also reinforced the importance of the rule of law, institutional integrity, judicial reform and responsible innovation in building a stable, competitive and investment-ready Papua New Guinea.
The Business Council of PNG thanks all speakers, moderators, participants and partners who contributed to the dialogue, and acknowledges UNDP, through the EU-funded Preventing and Countering Corruption in Papua New Guinea Project, for its partnership in supporting PGK3.
The conversations from PGK3 reaffirmed a shared responsibility across the public and private sectors to strengthen institutions, promote integrity and create the conditions for sustainable economic growth.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to an important day of dialogue for Papua New Guinea.
