A five-day Financial Literacy Training of Trainers programme has been successfully conducted by the Centre for Excellence in Financial Inclusion (CEFI) in partnership with the Papua New Guinea Sustainable Development Program Limited (PNGSDP). The event took place at Morehead Primary School in Western Province from 26th to 30th November 2025.
According to CEFI, the training aimed to enhance financial capability and promote inclusive economic development in one of Papua New Guinea’s most remote regions. A total of 12 young participants seven men and five women took part in the programme. The group comprised market vendors, students, and PNGSDP staff. All participants graduated as certified Financial Literacy Trainers after completing the course.
CEFI reported that the training focused on key areas such as money management, savings, budgeting, and financial planning. Through this initiative, participants were empowered to deliver financial literacy education within their communities, extending practical knowledge to households and local groups across the region.
The partnership between CEFI and PNGSDP was described as a milestone in advancing financial inclusion and sustainable livelihoods in Western Province. CEFI acknowledged PNGSDP for its logistical and operational support in Morehead and Balimo, as well as for its ongoing collaboration in promoting financial education in rural areas.
CEFI Trainer Mr. Paul Tamate expressed appreciation to PNGSDP’s management and staff, the local coordinators, and all participants who contributed to the programme’s success. Mr. Tamate said the collaboration demonstrated the shared commitment of both organisations to improving financial literacy and community resilience.
The training also aligned with PNGSDP’s broader goal of empowering small business owners, table market vendors, and young people with financial skills. In partnership with MiBank, CEFI and PNGSDP are working to expand financial literacy initiatives that support household income generation and long-term financial stability in underserved areas.
Located in the Trans-Fly lowlands near the Arafura Sea, Morehead faces significant development challenges, including poor road access, seasonal flooding, and limited economic opportunities. CEFI noted that empowering local trainers with financial skills would help address these barriers by fostering entrepreneurship and informed financial decision-making.
By the end of the training, all 12 participants had received official CEFI ToT certificates, marking an important step towards strengthening community-led financial education in Papua New Guinea’s Western Province.
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Images the five-day Financial Literacy Training of Trainers programme successfully conducted by the Centre for Excellence in Financial Inclusion (CEFI) in partnership with the Papua New Guinea Sustainable Development Program Limited (PNGSDP). The event took place at Morehead Primary School in Western Province from 26th to 30th November 2025.
