Bridgette Kamish

Mrs Bridgette Kamish, Director of Trade Policy Coordination & Facilitation Division has been with the National Trade Office (NTO) since its establishment in 2020 and has been with NTO for a total of 5 years. She has a Bachelor Degree in Arts and a Masters in Diplomacy & Trade. Prior to that she served as the Assistant Secretary for APEC when the Trade function was parked under the Department of Trade Commerce & Industry (DTCI).

The Trade Policy Coordination & Facilitation Division of the National Trade Office is responsible for coordinating and leading the development of trade policies and export strategies that will enhance welfare gains. They also provide policy advice to the government and lead the process of mainstreaming trade policies into national development strategies.

In addition, the division is tasked with developing and coordinating the implementation of trade facilitation strategies and programs. They monitor and review trade-related action plans, coordinate trade-related assistance projects, and ensure inter-institutional roles and participation in trade-related matters.

Finally, the division provides strategic advice to other government departments and institutions on advancing Papua New Guinea’s trade interests and partnerships with its principal trading partners.