CSO Stakeholder Mapping Exercise DfCDR CIMC (PNG0028)

Commitment 8.3.3: CSO Stakeholder Mapping Exercise

The CSO Stakeholder Mapping Exercise is a foundational commitment under NAP III to identify, categorize, and geolocate CSOs, FBOs, NGOs, and community groups operating across Papua New Guinea. This initiative will result in the development of a shared, publicly accessible national CSO database, enabling better coordination, avoiding duplication of effort, and enhancing alignment with national development priorities, including the Medium-Term Development Plan IV (MTDP IV) and subnational development plans.

This commitment directly supports the GoPNG-CSO Partnership Policy, which calls for more structured, transparent, and strategic engagement between the State and civil society actors. By mapping CSOs by core functions, sectoral focus, and geographic coverage, the government will be better equipped to collaborate with the right stakeholders across development planning, policy implementation, service delivery, advocacy, and reporting.

To implement this commitment, a Joint Steering Committee will be established and co-chaired by the DfCDR and the CIMC, with the DNPM providing technical support. The Committee will oversee the design and roll-out of standardized tools for stakeholder profiling, ensuring that both national and international CSOs are documented based on relevance, operational reach, and legal status.

The outcomes of this mapping exercise will inform future co-creation processes, capacity-building programs, and sectoral policy dialogues. It will also help ensure that marginalized voices—particularly in rural and hard-to-reach areas—are included in Open Government Partnership participatory governance frameworks.

Tables 1-4 below provide a summary of the commitment's activities, key milestones, strategies, and indicators.

Table 1: Commitment 8.3.4: CSO Stakeholder Mapping Exercise
Objective: To develop a national CSO database for improved coordination, engagement, and policy alignment across all regions and sectors.

OGP Global Commitment: 3
MTDP IV DIPS: DIP12.4: Civil Societies and Churches Development
OGP Commitment: CSO Stakeholder Mapping Exercise
No.: 3.4
Summary Activities: Conduct a CSO Stakeholder Mapping Exercise by the Government
Lead Implementing agency: Government: DfCDR; CSO: CIMC; Others: UPNG, BCEP, DFAT, Provincial Govts

Table 2: Milestones and Activities
Number | Milestones | DELIVERABLES
1 | Mapping Committee Established | Form a Technical Working Group (TWG) with representatives from DfCDR, DNPM, TVI, TIPNG, and CIMC.
2 | Methodology and Tools Developed | Design mapping framework, data collection tools, and classification criteria | 2025
3 | Provincial Mapping Exercises conducted | Rollout mapping surveys in at least 10 provinces (via regional partners)
4 | National CSO Registry Compiled | Consolidate data into an interactive, regularly updated digital platform
5 | Registry launched and maintained | Public launch and establish maintenance plan (annual reviews and updates)
Supporting Agencies: Government: DfCDR, DoE, DOT, DIRD, Provincial Administrations, DNPM, DPLGA; CSO: TVI, CSO Networks; Other Stakeholders: UPNG, NRI, BCEP

Table 3: Strategies
Number | Implementation Strategy | Policy Reference
1 | Effective resource mobilisation | MTDP IV 2023-2027
2 | Effective partnership and collaboration with the government, CSO, Church, private sector, and development partners | GoPNG-CSO Partnership Policy
3 | Secure and strengthen partnerships and collaborations with the private sector and development partners | MTDP IV 2023-2027
4 | Establishment of the committee | MTDP IV 2023-2027
5 | Establishment of the CSO governance structure | MTDP IV 2023-2027
6 | Develop a national database of CSOs by sector and geographical coverage | GOPNG-CSO Partnership Policy
7 | Conduct a nationwide stakeholder mapping and registration exercise | MTDP IV - Pillar 12: Civil Society and Church Partnership
8 | Establish CSO focal points at the district and provincial levels | DIP 12.4 - Civil Societies and Churches Development
9 | Standardize CSO profiling tools and data collection templates | OGP Global Standards - Public Participation Pillar
10 | Publish and regularly update the CSO directory for government and public access | Freedom of Information Bill (Draft)

Table 4: Indicators
No | Indicator | Source | Baseline (2024) | [Annual Targets 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029]
1 | Production and publication of the annual CSO Stakeholder Mapping Exercise Report | DfCDR | Nil
2 | Total number of provinces with completed CSO mapping exercises | Field Reports | 0 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 22
3 | Total number of CSOs profiled and categorized in the registry | Mapping Database | 0 | 100 | 300 | 600 | 800 | 1000
4 | Proportion of registered CSOs reporting increased collaboration with the government (%) | CSO Surveys | 20 | 30 | 50 | 70 | 85 | 100
5 | Proportion of CSOs participating in sector-specific OGP or government dialogues (%) | Forum/Meeting Logs | 15 | 20 | 40 | 60 | 80 | 100