PNG’s Digital Transformation Takes Center Stage at PITA Annual General Meeting and Business Forum Expo

The Pacific Island Telecommunication Association’s (PITA) 27th Annual General Meeting and Business Forum Expo commenced today with the gathering of distinguished guests, local and foreign telecom operators, ICT vendors, and esteemed members of the public and private sectors. The event, hosted by Telikom Limited marks a significant milestone in Papua New Guinea’s journey towards digital transformation. Timothy Masiu, Minister for ICT, emphasized on the importance of the event in driving digital progress in the nation. During his address, Minister Masiu underscored the remarkable strides Papua New Guinea has made in the realm of digital transformation. He emphasized the need to seize the opportunities presented by the digital age to propel economic development and social progress in the region. "PNG has emerged as a leader in digital advancement through the implementation of pivotal policies and initiatives. The PNG Digital Transformation Policy 2020, the Digital Government Act 2022, and the establishment of the National Cyber Security Centre have laid a solid foundation for the country to position itself as a digital hub in the Pacific." “The world is changing rapidly, and technology is reshaping the way we live, work, and connect with one another,” stated Minister Masiu. “Papua New Guinea, with […]

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