Political Education: A Panacea to Reduce Election Violence in Papua New Guinea

Abstract

In PNG, the widespread acceptance of a culture of violence is leading to a growing sense that political action, which entails obtaining and wielding power in public affairs to affect decisions within a community or country, is socially undesirable. The popular acceptance of this culture of violence directly contributes to this attitude. There are many different manifestations of political violence, including but not limited to physical confrontations, intimidation, organised criminal activities, hired thugs, the death of innocent bystanders, property damage, and thievery on the part of individuals. This study was conducted with the intention of analysing the elements that contribute to political violence, the majority of which are caused by a deficiency in democratic governance and inadequate political education. In addition, it examined preventative methods that could help manage political violence. To ensure that a preventive plan is properly implemented, it is vital to provide young people with the knowledge they need to make choices based on accurate information and to take the right activities to create their own future. This technique successfully captures the essential concepts of sustainable development.