**** K20 Million for arts **** The Government will provide K227 Million to the social sector next year. The most significant programme under the sector in the 2014 budget is the K20 million provided to support the operation of the Melanesian Arts Festival which will showcase the pacific culture across PNG. The Community development department will be provided K128.1 Million for next year, including K25.8 Million for programmes targeting gender equality. The national museum and Art Gallery will be provided K35 Million of which K26 Million will be to develop a conference facility in Port Moresby, Under the international conference centre project. The 2014 Budget continues support for the church state partnership program providing K19.4 Million. Supporting Church delivered programs has proven to be efficiant and cost effective use of Government funding for improving delivery of basic health and welfare services in many locations.
Posted on: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 03:57:01 +0000
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