The Papua New Guinea National Research Institute (PNG NRI) is calling for applications for Diploma in Economic Policy Analysis for 2023 academic. Applications are now Open.
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About EPAC
The PNG NRI Diploma Certificate in Economic Policy Analysis, more popularly known as Economic Policy Analysis Course (EPAC), has been conducted annually since 1989 as an intensive full-time course designed for individuals interested in improving their understanding of key government economic and other public policies that impact sustainable economic growth and development of Papua New Guinea (PNG).
The EPAC program is structured on the following topics:
- Papua New Guinean economy;
- Macro and microeconomic policies;
- Budgetary and Monetary policies;
- Infrastructure development issues;
- Land and resource development issues;
- Foreign trade, direct investment and aid policies;
Contemporary (topical) policy–oriented issues;
Policy paper (or report) writing.
Selected public policies; and
Statistical and research methods;
The EPAC program training team comprises PNG NRI Senior Research Fellows supplemented by experienced university academics
and private sector professionals and guest speakers.
Who should attend?
- Policy advisers, consultants and researchers;
- Bureaucrats, administrators, managers, directors; and,
- Young professionals and graduates aspiring to proceed for further studies.
Minimum Qualification
- Professionals, with a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field. Professionals with Diploma qualifications and extensive work experience in a public policy related environment may also be considered.
Program Cost
- The tuition fee is K8,000.00, payable in full by bank cheque or direct cash transfer only to the PNG National Research Institute, prior to enrolment on 06 September 2023. The Institute has limited accommodation on campus at additional cost for out-of Port Moresby candidates. Contact the Institute for details.
How to Apply
- Applicants are required to submit a short letter expressing their interest in the course; a Curriculum Vitae, which include contact details of two reliable referees; and copies of academic qualifications and transcripts, which MUST be Certified by a Commissioner of Oaths.
- Please include K50.00 non-refundable application processing fee payable by bank cheque or direct bank transfer to the PNG
National Research Institute’s bank account – Bank South Pacific, Boroko, National Research Institute, Account Number
1000490598. EFTPOS facility is also available at our office for your convenience.
Submission Method:
Email: epac@pngnri.org (note that email communications are most preferred; use PDF file format for all document attachments), or
Postal Mail: EPAC Coordinator, National Research Institute, P.O. Box 5854, BOROKO. NCD. 111, or
Hand delivery: PNG NRI
Office at Waigani (opposite Nature Park), NCD.
Closing Date:
Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, 30 June 2023.
Authorised by: Dr. Osborne Sanida
Director, PNG NRI
2023 PNG NRI DIPLOMA IN ECONOMIC POLICY ANALYSIS
Date: 04 September 2023 to 27 October 2023
Time: Monday – Friday 8.00am to 12.00noon OR 1.00pm to 5.00pm
Venue: The National Research Institute, NRI Campus, Waigani Drive, Port Moresby
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