The Somare Institute of Leadership and Governance (SILAG) has embarked on a journey to nurture ethical, values-based leaders for Papua New Guinea. Building on a proud legacy of developing national leaders since 1954, the Institute remains committed to promoting good governance and the prudent management of public resources through high-quality training programs.

As the premier government training institution for public servants, SILAG is dedicated to developing a competent and responsive workforce aligned with government priorities, while addressing the evolving capacity needs of service delivery agencies. We firmly believe that the quality and impact of our training will restore and strengthen client confidence, reflecting the standards and reputation established during the nation’s formative years.

Under my leadership, SILAG’s strategic direction is to expand its reach to sub-national governments and the wider Pacific region, while progressing towards its vision of becoming a Public Service University by 2027.

I sincerely acknowledge the continued support of the Government of Papua New Guinea, Australia, Republic of South Korea, China, our other bilateral partners, and all stakeholders. We look forward to achieving further milestones together as we strengthen Papua New Guinea’s public sector capacity in 2026 and beyond.