Indonesia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) are taking another step to bolster bilateral cooperation through talks on expanding electricity cooperation for communities living along their shared border. The initiative is …
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Papua Barat Supports Indigenous Contractors Through Public Projects
by Senamanby SenamanDespite ongoing budget constraints, the Papua Barat (West Papua) Provincial Government led by Governor Dominggus Mandacan has announced 167 public infrastructure work packages worth Rp30.7 billion to create additional opportunities …
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The role of PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) in supporting economic and social development in Papua has been recognized again after a working visit by Commission XII of Indonesia’s House of …
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Papua Selatan Accelerates Electricity Access for Rural Communities
by Senamanby SenamanThe reliability of electricity has become one of the most important pillars of modern economic growth and social development. Understanding the urgency, the Papua Selatan Provincial Government is now accelerating …
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Indonesia makes another big move to close the digital divide in Papua. The Papua Provincial Government has handed over 60 Starlink satellite internet units to the Jayapura Regency Government. This …
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Reliable internet connectivity has become a cornerstone of modern development, influencing all aspects from education and healthcare to public administration and business opportunities. However, challenging geography in the easternmost highlands …
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The government has officially inaugurated 1,151 km of upgraded regional roads across 37 provinces, one of the largest coordinated regional infrastructure programs recently. The nationwide program, valued at Rp5.41 trillion, …
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Indonesia plans to develop new Border Crossing Posts (Pos Lintas Batas Negara, or PLBN) and strategic border roads in Papua as part of a wider effort to improve connectivity, strengthen …
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A different reason is attracting the attention of Mimika Regency, in a region that often finds itself the subject of discussions on infrastructure gaps, social problems, and uneven development. The …
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In a region where economic realities vary dramatically between coastal cities, mountain communities, and isolated island districts, policymakers are increasingly aligned on one fundamental principle: good development starts with good …