PM Marape Unveils K11 Billion Education Fund, Calls It Cornerstone of PNG's Future

A decade-long funding package worth K11 billion has been committed by the Papua New Guinea government to overhaul and support the education sector, Prime Minister James Marape revealed this week.
Speaking at the flag-raising ceremony held at Independence Hill on Wednesday morning, the Prime Minister positioned education as one of the central pillars of his government's agenda for the next ten years.

According to Marape, the substantial funding envelope is intended to benefit schools, universities, teacher training institutions, classroom construction, student accommodation and other core facilities across the country.
The Prime Minister also addressed students who might not transition smoothly into further education, urging them to stay optimistic and explore alternative study options, including the Flexible Open and Distance Education (FODE) pathway.
Vocational schools and technical training centres were also singled out by Marape as important options for young Papua New Guineans looking to build practical skills and secure employment.
Describing students as the nation's next generation of leaders, Marape stressed that this level of government investment needs to be matched by genuine commitment, discipline and hard work from learners and educators alike.

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