On October 12, 2025, Papua Barat (West Papua) Province commemorates its 26th anniversary, celebrating over two decades of transformation marked by resilience, community spirit, and a forward-looking vision. Since its …
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Seeds of Sovereignty: How Papua Barat Daya is Fighting Hunger and Building Food Sovereignty
by Senamanby SenamanIn the highlands of Papua Barat Daya (Southwest Papua), where mist hugs the tree-covered hills at dawn and rivers snake through fertile plains, something remarkable is happening. For decades, the …
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Papua’s New Hope: President Prabowo Commissions Velix Wanggai to Lead Executive Committee for Accelerated Development
by Senamanby SenamanIn a significant gesture signaling a renewed commitment to Indonesia’s easternmost region, President Prabowo Subianto officially launched the Executive Committee for the Acceleration of Special Autonomy Development in Papua on …
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China’s Delegation Visits Papua Barat: A New Era of Sustainable Development and Bilateral Cooperation
by Senamanby SenamanA vital turning point has been reached in the evolving partnership between Indonesia and China with the recent visit of a high-level Chinese delegation to Papua Barat’s (West Papua) capital, …
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Sowing the Seeds of Prosperity: South Papua’s Food Estate and Indonesia’s Food Sovereignty Journey
by Senamanby SenamanIn the lush expanses of South Papua, a quiet revolution is taking root — a bold initiative poised to transform 451,000 hectares of land into one of Indonesia’s most ambitious …
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Beyond Borders: How Indonesia’s Transmigration Program in Papua Bridges Development, Unity, and Local Empowerment
by Senamanby SenamanIn the far eastern edge of Indonesia lies Papua, a land of sweeping landscapes, rich cultures, and untapped potential. Its vast jungles, mountainous terrain, and winding rivers paint a portrait …
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When a Meal Becomes a Movement: Netizens Appreciate Community-Led Nutrition Effort in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanIn a quiet village nestled in the highlands of Papua, far from the spotlight of national politics and media attention, a group of children sat down to eat. The food …
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A Beacon of Hope: Empowering Indigenous Papuan Students Through Affirmative Scholarships by Indonesia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs
by Senamanby SenamanOn September 29, 2025, a significant yet modest event unfolded in Indonesia’s ongoing journey toward educational inclusion. The Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kementerian Agama, or Kemenag) disbursed Rp 1.2 billion …
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Papua’s New Deal with Freeport: A Path Toward Economic Sovereignty in 2041
by Senamanby SenamanIn the misty highlands of Papua, where copper and gold have long been extracted from the earth, the story of PT Freeport Indonesia has shaped both the promise and the …
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DPD RI Launches Food Security Program in Papua Tengah: A Strategic Step Toward Indonesia Emas 2045
by Senamanby SenamanOn a bright morning in Timika, the rhythmic pounding of the tifa, a traditional Papuan drum, echoed across the gathering fields. The sound was not only ceremonial but symbolic, carrying …