Papua has long been one of Indonesia’s most challenging regions in terms of development. Despite its vast natural wealth and cultural diversity, the region has historically faced gaps in infrastructure,…
As the tropical breeze swept through the hall in Manokwari recently, voices rose not in talk of new roads or skyscrapers but of forests, mangroves, carbon, and a future reimagined.…
When the sun rises over the rugged mountains of Papua’s highlands, the villages of Wamena, Yalimo, and other remote districts cling to steep slopes and valleys — places where generations…
On December 4, 2025, in Jayapura, Papua, a modest but significant ceremony quietly reshaped the digital future of one of Indonesia’s most remote regions. Officials from PT Telkom Indonesia joined…
In the sprawling, mountainous landscapes of Papua, education has long been constrained by isolation, rugged terrain, and limited access to infrastructure. Many children in rural villages once attended schools without…
In the mist-covered valleys of Jayawijaya, where steep mountains rise dramatically over fertile highland plains, agriculture has long been both a lifeline and a challenge. The region’s rugged topography and…
For decades, aviation has been the lifeline of Papua — an archipelagic region of rugged mountains, dense forests, and remote communities reachable only by small aircraft. Yet the development of…
In Papua, aviation is not a luxury—it is forest. The province’s vast mountains, deep valleys, winding rivers, and isolated coastlines create a geography that resists conventional transportation. Roads disappear into…
Across the mountains, valleys, and coastlines of Papua, where geography has long tested access to basic services, a bold new chapter in education is unfolding. Indonesia’s Ministry of Basic and…
In recent years, Papua Tengah (Central Papua) has become a central stage for Indonesia’s broader national agenda to reduce inequality, strengthen human development, and create inclusive prosperity across its eastern…