Statement of Katie Fox, deputy regional director for Eurasia programs, NDI, before the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki Commission).

With the election approaching and turmoil over the right to leadership in Papua New Guinea, this study, based on 12 focus group discussions with 138 participants, was designed to provide some insight into the hopes and concerns of ordinary citizens and to provide political parties, civil society and others with an understanding of how public views can and should be incorporated into their work. In the study, Papua New Guineans demonstrate they have a clear understanding of politics in their country.