Overview
The Kokoda Initiative Partnership (KIP) is aligned to the Government of PNG (GoPNG) Kokoda Initiative Master Plan (KIMP) established to protect the Kokoda Track, Brown River catchment and Owen Stanley Range; improve services for local communities; enhance the trekking experience; improve safety; and preserve the Kokoda Track region’s unique culture and military history. The KIMP outlines the framework through which GoPNG support and investments are aligned. It depicts three discrete pillars of support, the Track, the People, and the Environment.
The KIP contributes to KIMP through five End of Program Outcomes (EOPOs).
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EOPO 1: The Kokoda Track remains open, safe, and accessible for visitors and community members.
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EOPO 2: NMAG and the Kokoda Track Authority (KTA)/Kokoda Track Management Authority (KTMA) identify, protect, and promote military heritage.
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EOPO 3: Kokoda Track communities are engaged in more diversified income earning activities and have improved health and education outcomes.
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EOPO 4: Women and vulnerable groups have improved access to income generation opportunities and inclusive services.
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EOPO 5: The Kokoda Track Protected Area (the current IPZ) is managed sustainably and consistently with consent of landowners and communities.