NCDC urged to prioritize disability inclusion

Papua New Guinea's National Capital District Commission (NCDC) is facing calls to integrate disability inclusion into its core functions. Busa Jeremiah Wenogo, Manager of the Economic and Business Development Branch within the Social Development Directorate, admitted that the commission currently lacks a specific unit dedicated to coordinating disability programs.

Wenogo explained that while some branches, such as Family and Sports, occasionally address disability-related issues, there is no formal function within the NCDC to systematically deal with disability matters. This admission came during the NCD Disability Sector Dialogue held in Port Moresby.

The dialogue highlights an ongoing effort to address the needs of people with disabilities within the capital district. The call for NCDC to prioritize this area underscores the importance of ensuring that all government bodies are inclusive and responsive to the needs of all citizens.

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we do not have at the moment a function within NCDC to deal with disability.