Four graduate trainees under the Consultative Implementation and Monitoring Council (CIMC) have been commended for their strong performance just two months into the organisation’s Graduate Development Program.

The trainees presented their progress during a review session in Port Moresby on March 9, where they shared their experiences, key learnings, and early achievements since joining the program.

The presentations also highlighted their understanding of the sectors they are attached to, along with the challenges they have faced and their expectations moving forward.

CIMC Executive Officer Wallis Yakam, who assessed the presentations, praised the quality and professionalism shown by the trainees.

“The quality of the presentations and the way you put them together makes it seem as if you’ve been doing it for ages,” she said.

She also acknowledged the trainees’ strong grasp of their respective sectors, noting that their insights reflected both effort and commitment despite their short time in the program.

Long-serving CIMC staff also observed a noticeable increase in confidence and growth among the trainees, describing their progress as impressive within such a short period.

The four trainees are currently attached to key sectoral committees within CIMC’s structure. These include Governance and Service Delivery, Agriculture, Commerce and Services, as well as Transport and Infrastructure, including the ICT subcommittee.

Through these placements, the trainees are gaining hands-on experience in national policy discussions and development planning processes.

The trainees themselves expressed appreciation for the opportunity, describing the program as an important starting point for their professional careers.

The review session also included updates on CIMC’s priority activities, with sector leaders presenting progress reports for the first quarter of 2026 and outlining strategic plans for the months ahead.

CIMC plays a key role in Papua New Guinea’s development by bringing together government, private sector, and civil society voices to contribute to national policy-making.

The Graduate Development Program is part of that effort, aimed at building future leaders who can contribute meaningfully to the country’s growth.

As the program continues, the early performance of these trainees signals a promising start, both for their individual careers and for the strengthening of capacity within CIMC.