Joint Statement on the Outcomes of the first Post-Referendum Consultations held at Kokopo (Kokopo Statement)

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Country/entity
Papua New Guinea
Bougainville
Region
Asia and Pacific
Asia and Pacific
Agreement name
Joint Statement on the Outcomes of the first Post-Referendum Consultations held at Kokopo (Kokopo Statement)
Date
19 May 2021
Agreement status
Multiparty signed/agreed
Interim arrangement
Yes
Agreement/conflict level
Intrastate/intrastate conflict ( Bougainville Conflict (1987 - 1998) )
Stage
Implementation/renegotiation
Conflict nature
Government/territory
Peace process
Bougainville: peace process
Parties
Hon. James Marape, MP
Prime Minister
Government of Papua New Guinea

Hon. Ishmael Toroama, MHR
President
Autonomous Bougainville Government
Third parties
-
Description
Short joint statement in which the National Government and the Autonomous Bougainville Government acknowledge the results of the Bougainville Referendum on independence, to continue the post-referendum consultation process, and to fully implement the Sharp Agreement.

Agreement document
PG_210519_Joint Statement on the Outcomes.pdf | Download PDF

Groups

Children/youth
No specific mention.
Disabled persons
No specific mention.
Elderly/age
No specific mention.
Migrant workers
No specific mention.
Racial/ethnic/national group
No specific mention.
Religious groups
No specific mention.
Indigenous people
No specific mention.
Other groups
No specific mention.
Refugees/displaced persons
No specific mention.
Social class
No specific mention.

Gender

Women, girls and gender
No specific mention.
Men and boys
No specific mention.
LGBTI
No specific mention.
Family
No specific mention.

State definition

Nature of state (general)
No specific mention.
State configuration
No specific mention.
Self determination
No specific mention.
Referendum
Page 1, Untitled Preamble
Whereas we acknowledge the requirements under s.342 of the Constitution for both the National Government and the Autonomous Bougainville Government to consult on the results of the Referendum.

Page 1, Untitled Preamble
Whereas we jointly recognize that the first post referendum consultations (first consultations) have been held from 18th - 19th May, 2021 here in Kokopo, East New Britain.

Page 1,
We jointly acknowledge that the results of the Bougainville Referendum have been tabled in the first consultations and that of the Bougainville people have voted 97. 7% in favour of Independence.

Page 1,
We jointly appreciate the positions of both Governments on the Referendum results and the road ahead of us.

Page 1,
We jointly direct the technical teams for both the National Government and the Autonomous Bougainville Government to:
I. consult on the definition and process of ratification;
II. identify Constitutional issues relating to the referendum result and the tabling of the consultation outcomes in the National Parliament;
III. develop a Joint Roadmap on Post-Referendum Consultations; and
IV. fully implement the Sharp Agreement as a matter of priority.

Page 1,
We jointly agree that the second Post-Referendum Consultations will be held in Wabag, Enga on the margins of the Joint Supervisory Body meeting in June 2021.
State symbols
No specific mention.
Independence/secession
Page 1,
We jointly acknowledge that the results of the Bougainville Referendum have been tabled in the first consultations and that of the Bougainville people have voted 97. 7% in favour of Independence.
Accession/unification
No specific mention.
Border delimitation
No specific mention.
Cross-border provision
No specific mention.

Governance

Political institutions (new or reformed)
No specific mention.
Elections
No specific mention.
Electoral commission
No specific mention.
Political parties reform
No specific mention.
Civil society
No specific mention.
Traditional/religious leaders
No specific mention.
Public administration
No specific mention.
Constitution
Governance→Constitution→Constitutional reform/making
Page 1,
We jointly direct the technical teams for both the National Government and the Autonomous Bougainville Government to:
I. consult on the definition and process of ratification;
II. identify Constitutional issues relating to the referendum result and the tabling of the consultation outcomes in the National Parliament;
III. develop a Joint Roadmap on Post-Referendum Consultations; and
IV. fully implement the Sharp Agreement as a matter of priority.

Power sharing

Political power sharing
No specific mention.
Territorial power sharing
Power sharing→Territorial power sharing→Autonomous regions
[Summary: The entirety of the agreement relates to provision of a referendum on secession of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, as an act on self-determination, implementing the commitment of the Bougainville Peace Agreement.

Page 1, Untitled Preamble
Whereas we acknowledge the requirements under s.342 of the Constitution for both the National Government and the Autonomous Bougainville Government to consult on the results of the Referendum.

Page 1,
We jointly agree that the second Post-Referendum Consultations will be held in Wabag, Enga on the margins of the Joint Supervisory Body meeting in June 2021.
Economic power sharing
No specific mention.
Military power sharing
No specific mention.

Human rights and equality

Human rights/RoL general
No specific mention.
Bill of rights/similar
No specific mention.
Treaty incorporation
No specific mention.
Civil and political rights
No specific mention.
Socio-economic rights
No specific mention.

Rights related issues

Citizenship
No specific mention.
Democracy
No specific mention.
Detention procedures
No specific mention.
Media and communication
No specific mention.
Mobility/access
No specific mention.
Protection measures
No specific mention.
Other
No specific mention.

Rights institutions

NHRI
No specific mention.
Regional or international human rights institutions
No specific mention.

Justice sector reform

Criminal justice and emergency law
No specific mention.
State of emergency provisions
No specific mention.
Judiciary and courts
No specific mention.
Prisons and detention
No specific mention.
Traditional Laws
No specific mention.

Socio-economic reconstruction

Development or socio-economic reconstruction
No specific mention.
National economic plan
No specific mention.
Natural resources
No specific mention.
International funds
No specific mention.
Business
No specific mention.
Taxation
No specific mention.
Banks
No specific mention.

Land, property and environment

Land reform/rights
No specific mention.
Pastoralist/nomadism rights
No specific mention.
Cultural heritage
No specific mention.
Environment
No specific mention.
Water or riparian rights or access
No specific mention.

Security sector

Security Guarantees
No specific mention.
Ceasefire
No specific mention.
Police
No specific mention.
Armed forces
No specific mention.
DDR
No specific mention.
Intelligence services
No specific mention.
Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
No specific mention.
Withdrawal of foreign forces
No specific mention.
Corruption
No specific mention.
Crime/organised crime
No specific mention.
Drugs
No specific mention.
Terrorism
No specific mention.

Transitional justice

Transitional justice general
No specific mention.
Amnesty/pardon
No specific mention.
Courts
No specific mention.
Mechanism
No specific mention.
Prisoner release
No specific mention.
Vetting
No specific mention.
Victims
No specific mention.
Missing persons
No specific mention.
Reparations
No specific mention.
Reconciliation
No specific mention.

Implementation

UN signatory
No specific mention.
Other international signatory
No specific mention.
Referendum for agreement
No specific mention.
International mission/force/similar
No specific mention.
Enforcement mechanism
No specific mention.
Related cases
No specific mention.
Source
https://www.abg.gov.pg/uploads/bulletin/Bougainville_Bulletin_Edition_18.pdf (Accessed on 13/6/2022)

JOINT STATEMENT

On the Outcomes of the first Post-Referendum Consultations held at Kokopo, East

New Britain

Whereas we acknowledge the requirements under s.342 of the Constitution for both

the National Government and the Autonomous Bougainville Government to consult on

the results of the Referendum.

Whereas we jointly recognize that the first post referendum consultations (first

consultations) have been held from 18th - 19th May, 2021 here in Kokopo, East New

Britain.

We jointly acknowledge that the results of the Bougainville Referendum have been

tabled in the first consultations and that of the Bougainville people have voted 97.

in favour of Independence .

We jointly appreciate the positions of both Governments on the Referendum results

and the road ahead of us.

We jointly direct the technical teams for both the National Government and the

Autonomous Bougainville Government to:

I. consult on the definition and process of ratification;

II. identify Constitutional issues relating to the referendum result and the tabling

of the consultation outcomes in the National Parliament;

Ill. develop a Joint Roadmap on Post-Referendum Consultations;

and

IV. fully implement the Sharp Agreement as a matter of priority.

We jointly agree that the second Post-Referendum Consultations will be held in

Wabag, Enga on the margins of the Joint Supervisory Body meeting in June 2021.

Signed at Kopoko this 19th day of May 2021.

Hon. James Marape, MP

Prime Minister

Government of Papua New Guinea

Hon. Ishmael Toroama, MHR

President

Autonomous Bougainville Government