The Bank of Papua New Guinea launched its first Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) policy in 2019. The policy provides a framework to help champion and integrate gender equity and social inclusion principles within the Bank. The policy ensures gender equity and social inclusion principles and values are fully integrated in all aspects of the work of the Bank.
We recognise that, as the central bank of Papua New Guinea, we have a unique and very important role to play in the economic and social development of our nation. As an employer, the provision of equal opportunities for individuals to access paid employment and training contributes to economic empowerment, independence and self-development. As the driver of Papua New Guinea’s national financial inclusion strategy and the regulator of financial institutions and service providers, enabling the provision of fair and equitable access to financial products and services for all Papua New Guineans will help to reduce poverty, hunger, poor health and wellbeing, low education, inequality and many of the current drivers of social exclusion.
As a respected and well-established organisation, the Bank also has the opportunity to role model fair and inclusive practices to generate greater understanding within the wider community and to encourage positive change.
Our vision is for all our employees to have equal and equitable conditions for realising their full human rights and potential to contribute to economic, social and cultural development and to benefit from the results regardless of gender and without discrimination.
GESI Policy implementation
Our GESI framework includes three policies: the GESI Policy, the Anti-Harassment Policy and the Family and Sexual Violence Policy. These three policies support our staff and ensure their wellbeing and safety at all times.
- download the 2023 GESI Year in Review snapshot