Author(s): Papua New Guinea Ministry for National Planning and Monitoring
Summary
The Medium Term Development Strategy (MTDS), covers the
period 2005 to 2010, is PNG's overarching plan for economic and social development. The three functional roles of the MTDS are to articulate a core development strategy that provides the guiding framework for the Government's expenditure program; to identify the supporting policy
framework that will help put in place the enabling conditions for recovery and development; and to strengthen PNG's Public Expenditure Management system. The goal of the MTDS is to foster sustainable improvements in the quality of life of all Papua New Guineans.