An Indigenous officer in Papua New Guinea is implementing innovative strategies to empower remote communities, starting in the East Sepik Province. A recent training session in Yembiyembi focused on cocoa budding techniques, but expanded to include the Gender Action Learning System (GALS). This system equips households with tools for collaborative planning and decision-making. The initiative highlights the importance of integrating traditional knowledge with modern approaches to development. The officer’s work aims to improve livelihoods and promote gender equality within these communities. Further details of the program are behind a paywall on the Post Courier website. The program’s success hinges on respecting and utilizing existing local knowledge.