Leading governance and service coordination for the mainland and island communities of Sumkar District, including Karkar Island
Supporting cocoa, copra, coconut cultivation and subsistence agriculture with sustainable farming practices
Focus: Sustainable livelihoods | Activities: Agriculture, fishing & cash-crop production
The Sumkar District Administration Office leads governance and service coordination for the mainland and island communities of Sumkar District, including Karkar Island. Characterised by volcanic landscapes, coastal plains, and river deltas, the district's economy relies on subsistence agriculture, inland fishing, and cash-crop production (cocoa, copra, coconut). The office collaborates with provincial departments, local-level governments, and community stakeholders to deliver essential public services, promote sustainable livelihoods, and ensure inclusive participation in district planning.
Serving communities on Karkar Island and other island areas
Managing unique challenges of volcanic terrain and coastal plains
Supporting communities along coastal plains and river deltas
The district's economy relies on diverse activities supporting both mainland and island communities
Cocoa, copra, and coconut cultivation supporting local economy
Sustainable fishing practices supporting local needs
Food crop cultivation supporting local food security
Comprehensive governance and service coordination to support mainland and island communities across Sumkar District
Rolling schedule of priority infrastructure and social projects, with budget tracking and status updates.
Alignment of health, education, water, sanitation, and agricultural programs across all LLGs.
Oversight of rural roads, wharves, airstrips, and public facility maintenance to improve connectivity.
Technical assistance, governance training, and capacity-building workshops for LLG councils.
Public consultations, women's and youth initiatives, and support for cultural events to foster participatory planning.
Volcanic and flood hazard mapping, early-warning coordination, and activation of the District Disaster Committee.
Quarterly performance reports, needs assessments, and development indicators to inform evidence-based decisions.
Specialized services addressing the unique needs of both mainland and island communities
Our services for island communities focus on the unique challenges of Karkar Island and other island areas, including wharf infrastructure, marine transport connectivity, volcanic hazard management, and specialized agricultural support for island conditions.
For mainland communities across coastal plains and river deltas, we provide specialized services including road infrastructure, flood management, agricultural extension services, and connectivity solutions for both coastal and inland settlements.
Sumkar District Administration Building Under the Corporate, District and LLG Services
PO Box 2139, MADANG Madang Province, Papua New Guinea
+675 ___________________________
sumkar.district@madang.gov.pg
https://madang.org.pg/sumkar
facebook.com/SumkarDistrictAdmin
Our office collaborates with provincial departments, Local-Level Governments, and community stakeholders to deliver essential public services and ensure inclusive participation in district planning.