Wenogo: Disability Services Act Still Awaits Implementation in PNG

Papua New Guinea's landmark Disability Services Act 2025, enacted by Parliament in July 2025, remains unimplemented, raising concerns about coordination and execution. The delay was a key topic at the NCD Disability Sector Dialogue in Port Moresby.

Busa Jeremiah Wenogo, Manager of the Economic and Business Development Branch under the Social Development Directorate, stressed that provincial governments and the National Capital District Commission (NCDC) must assume responsibility for putting the Act into practice. His remarks underscore the gap between legislative intent and on-the-ground reality.

The Disability Services Act was the first of its kind passed by the nation's Parliament. Its delayed implementation raises questions about the commitment and capacity of various government bodies to support and integrate individuals with disabilities. The ongoing discussions highlight the urgent need for concrete action to translate the law into tangible benefits for the affected population.

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provincial governments and NCDC must take responsibility for putting the Act into practice.