Stephen Pokawin reflects on a discussion with Michael Somare regarding the rationale for the removal of provisional provincial government from the constitution in order to unite the nation.
Stephen Pokawin reflects on PNG from the perspective of regional leadership especially the challenge to translate national interests at the provincial level. He discusses the implementation of the Organic Law in the provinces.
Stephen Pokawin describes his work on Manus removing the Local Government Council and establishing the Community Government Act and the involvement of the communities in formulating each constitution. He discusses his election to the Provincial Assembly in 1983 where he stayed until 2002, culminating as Governor.
Charles Lepani reflects on policy formulation and the close relationship with Cabinet. He discusses the decentralisation policy where McKinsey Consultants were brought in to develop the model based on the Canadian provincial government system which was not, however, resourced. He discusses the development of other priority area including the participation of women, agricultural policy, and how the process of putting these policies before the Cabinet.
