NVS set to deploy volunteers to Central Province

The National Volunteer Service (NVS) is set to deploy 16 volunteers to Central Province in Papua New Guinea, following a positive assessment of the region's needs. This deployment marks a significant step in bolstering service delivery and economic development within the province.

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As stipulated in the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed between the Central Provincial Government and the National Volunteer Service of Papua New Guinea (NVS) on April 9, 2025, 16 volunteers have been identified and will be placed across its 16 LLGs.

Under a Memorandum of Agreement signed on April 9, 2025, between the Central Provincial Government and the NVS, the volunteers will be strategically placed across the province's 16 Local Level Government areas. Their mission is to enhance the local economy and improve the quality and efficiency of socio-economic services. Key areas of focus include agriculture, cooperative societies, and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), with an emphasis on continuity and growth in these sectors.

This partnership aligns with the vision of Central Governor Rufina Peter, aiming to promote cash crops and commodity production. The initiative seeks to establish market avenues and economic corridors, fostering agro-economic development. A core component involves coordinating farmers, SMEs, and cooperatives to engage in the expansion of cocoa, coffee, and other cash crop programs.

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These volunteers will work towards achieving overall improvements in the local economy and add value to the quality and efficiency of socio-economic services. Through training and program interventions, they will ensure continuity in agriculture, cooperative societies, SMEs, and other services.

Following a successful site assessment, volunteers identified for the program will undergo a Pre-Service Orientation next week. This induction training will prepare them and their host organizations for the program's rollout. Subsequently, a Contract of Engagement will formalize their roles as National Volunteers serving the Central Provincial Government, complete with defined work plans and targets.

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Mr Manga acknowledged the vision of the Central Governor, Rufina Peter, through the NVS-CPG partnership, which focuses on promoting cash crops and commodity crop production. This initiative aims to create market avenues and open economic corridors, contributing to the overall goal of agro-economic development for Central Province and its communities.