Recent resources

Here, you will find a list of our most recently published resources. Resources include case studies, articles, toolkits and videos on a wide range of topics related to gender equality. In addition to establishing a strong business case for gender equality, these resources will help you understand the practical steps you can take within your business to contribute towards equality for women in Papua New Guinea. For a complete list of resources, please visit the resources page.

Article

Leadership Matters 2024: Benchmarking Women in Business Leadership in the Pacific

Leadership Matters 2024: Benchmarking Women in Business Leadership in the Pacific is the second edition of the …

20th August, 2024
Article

PNG Labour Market: Key recommendations

The policy brief highlights historical trends and offers critical policy recommendations aimed at enhancing employment …

12th August, 2024
Press release

Towards reaching government jobs goal BCFW publishes policy brief outlining labour ma…

The policy brief highlights historical trends and offers critical policy recommendations aimed at enhancing employment …

12th August, 2024
Case study

Tackling Childcare in Papua New Guinea

What are the outcomes for the private sector when 75 percent of working parents are struggling to balance caring …

7th May, 2024
Case study

Workplace Responses to Family & Sexual Violence in PNG : Measuring the Business Case

Endline Report IFC, in partnership with the Business Coalition for Women (BCFW), conducted a two-year research project …

1st August, 2023
Press release

BCFW Embrace Equity

As the secretariat of the business sector, PNG Business Coalition for Women works closely with 85 PNG corporate …

8th March, 2023
Press release

Forty-five women graduate with Certificates in Leadership & Management: Levelling the…

Working with the Business Coalition for Women (BCFW), PNG’s business sector continues to develop and share good …

8th September, 2022
Article

BCFW Certificate IV in Leadership and Management course goes online

Launched in 2015, the Certificate IV Leadership & Management Course has positively strengthened and impacted the …

12th April, 2022

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Training programs

Our training programs help PNG businesses unlock their economic potential through addressing gender issues. Our “made in PNG for PNG” approach results in sustainable services that are tailor made for the PNG business environment and which match the needs of our members.

Addressing Violence Program

Violence against women can take many forms, including gender-based violence, sexual harassment, bullying, and domestic violence. In order for women to thrive they must live and work in safe environments, free from violence.

  • Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy Development and Training
  • Family and Sexual Violence (FSV) Policy Development and Training
  • Staff Sexual Harassment & Family and Sexual Violence Education Sessions
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Gender Smart Safety Program

Most business leaders would be shocked to learn that their workplaces may not be as safe for women as they are for men. Gender smart safety unearths the physical, emotional and occupational safety concerns that are specific to women.

  • Gender Smart Safety Audit and Training
  • Gender Smart Safety Web Portal
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Women in Leadership Program

BCFW has partnered with a range of leading educational, training and business organisations to deliver a range of high quality, accredited training programs designed to propel women into leadership positions.

  • Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
  • Senior Executive Women’s Program
  • PNG Directorship Course
  • Mentorship Pilot Program
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Empowering women is smart business

BCFW is the leading voice in Papua New Guinea advocating for gender equality within the business community. We provide a range of practical advisory services and tools based on international leading practices to help PNG businesses unlock their economic potential through gender equality initiatives. Our “made in PNG for PNG” approach results in sustainable services that are tailor made for the PNG business environment and which match the needs of our members.

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There is still a long way to go before PNG achieves full gender equality in all aspects of business and society. Whether you are a private citizen, an organisation, or an existing member, one way to show your support for the BCFW’s advocacy work is by making a donation. As a registered not-for-profit organisation, we rely on memberships and donations to sustain our activities. Your donation will make an important contribution towards the sustainability of the BCFW and our advocacy work.

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