Development

In the easternmost edge of Indonesia, where towering mountains meet vast seas, a quiet transformation is taking place. Among children in rural Papua—where the internet is scarce, and schools struggle …

In the heart of Indonesia’s eastern frontier, where steep mountains and dense rainforests have long defined the isolation of remote communities, the Trans-Papua Road Project is emerging as a monumental …

In the vast, rugged landscapes of Papua—where mountains cut deep into the clouds and villages perch along isolated rivers—the simple act of connecting to the internet has long been a …

In the heart of Indonesia’s youngest province, Papua Barat Daya, a quiet but powerful revolution is taking place—not through grand speeches or infrastructure megaprojects, but through simple, nourishing meals. The …

The roar of airplanes taking off from Domine Eduard Osok (DEO) International Airport in Sorong was joined by another kind of excitement on October 24, 2025. This time, it was …

On 24 October 2025, the Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kementerian Agama, or Kemenag) made a historic move by providing IDR 600 million in funding to SMPTKN Teluk Wondama, a …

In the vast, rugged highlands and dense tropical forests of Papua, development has long faced geographical and logistical challenges that few other regions in Indonesia encounter. Roads that wind through …

In the vast expanse of Indonesia’s archipelago, where islands are separated by deep seas and rugged terrains, the promise of digital inclusion often feels distant—especially in the country’s far eastern …

In Indonesia’s easternmost frontier, where mountains meet the sea and rivers carve through dense rainforests, the promise of a better future has long been both a dream and a challenge. …

Deep in Indonesia’s easternmost frontier lies Papua Selatan (South Papua), a land known for its vast natural beauty, rich cultures, and unique challenges. Historically marginalized and remote, Papua Selatan is …