TIPNG’s investigative reporting award aims to expose graft

TRANSPARENCY International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG) has launched its 2021 Investigative Journalism Awards contest to push journalists to uncover and expose the lack of governance on national issues.
“The award is an indication of the importance that international and the European Union (EU) place on journalism,” EU delegate to PNG David Messina said.
“It is an initiative to recognise and encourage local journalist to take on the challenge of investigative reporting.
“The work of journalists are critical to the health of our societies during this time of national crisis, allowing all of us to stay informed, empowered and safe.
“Ethical journalism is essential to make a society and democracy more open, transparent and resilient. Improving integrity and tackling corruption are the core of the partnership and a priority of the EU/PNG corruption,” Messina said at the launching of the awards in Port Moresby on Monday.
He said the objective was to end corruption and improve and increase the capacity of journalists and editors to conduct investigative journalism.
Messina said the three categories of the contest included investigation into appointment and use of public funds, separation of powers and an open category.