A Papuan economist and high-ranking officials from the United Nations had a conversation about the future of Papua in a quiet meeting room in Jakarta in early March 2026. It…
In the faraway river villages of Mappi Regency in Papua Selatan (South Papua), night used to come on suddenly. As the sun set behind the thick forests and wide wetlands…
On March 5, 2026, leaders from all over Papua met in a big hall in Jayapura to talk about something that will affect the region’s future for many years to…
When the fog lifts over the Baliem Valley in the early morning, Wamena slowly comes to life. Market vendors arrange sweet potatoes and leafy greens on woven mats. Motorcycles buzz…
One of the most closely watched projects in Indonesia’s easternmost provinces during President Prabowo Subianto’s first few months in office has been the speeding up of health infrastructure. Papua’s huge…
It doesn’t happen very often that talks about Papua’s future happen quickly in Jayapura’s government conference rooms. Plans for growth in this area are very important because every policy choice…
Abiro Busup, a little boy, is already awake before the sun rises over the misty mountains of Papua. The forest around his town is still dark and quiet, except for…
Access to clean water has long been one of the most persistent development challenges in Papua. In urban neighborhoods, water infrastructure often struggles to keep pace with population growth. In…
In Tambat Village, a remote spot in Merauke Regency, Papua Selatan (South Papua), water was once a constant battle. For years, families rose before dawn, searching for the precious, but…
Papua has long occupied a unique place in Indonesia’s national development landscape. Rich in natural resources, cultural diversity, and strategic geography, the region also faces persistent structural challenges that require…