Port Moresby, Papua New GuineaManaging Director of Chayil Information Technology, Shane Chinau, conducted a comprehensive presentation on the proposed National E-Library Project to the Minister for Education, Hon. Lucas Dawa Dekena, MP, during a meeting at the Minister's office.During the presentation, Mr. Chinau outlined Chayil IT's vision to establish a National Digital E-Library Network that would provide quality educational resources to 500 schools across Papua New Guinea over a five-year implementation period, with 100 schools connected each year.The presentation demonstrated how the E-Library system is designed to improve access to education by providing schools with an extensive collection of digital learning resources, including curriculum materials, textbooks, teacher guides, past examination papers, educational videos, audio lessons, TVET resources, reference materials and other learning content. The platform operates on a school's local network, allowing students and teachers to access resources without requiring an internet connection.Mr. Chinau explained that the project is closely aligned with the National Education Policy, supporting the Government's vision of improving equitable access to quality education throughout the country. He highlighted how the E-Library would help bridge the digital divide by ensuring that students in rural, remote and underserved communities have access to the same educational resources as those in urban centres.The presentation also explained how the initiative supports Policy 166, which promotes strengthening Papua New Guinea's education system through improved access to learning resources, digital innovation, institutional capacity and equitable educational opportunities. Chayil IT demonstrated how the E-Library can assist schools in delivering curriculum content more effectively while supporting teachers with modern digital teaching resources.Key components presented included:
Mr. Chinau also emphasised that the project is intended to complement existing government education programs by strengthening school libraries through digital technology while supporting national efforts to improve literacy, teaching quality and student learning outcomes.The Minister was briefed on the phased implementation strategy, with 100 schools scheduled for deployment each year over five years, allowing for structured implementation, teacher training, technical support and ongoing monitoring.The meeting concluded with discussions on the importance of collaboration between the Ministry of Education, the Department of Education, the National Library and Archives, Provincial Education Authorities and other stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of the proposed National E-Library Project.If implemented, the initiative would establish one of Papua New Guinea's largest education technology programs, providing modern digital library services to 500 schools nationwide and expanding access to quality learning resources for hundreds of thousands of students and teachers.