Development

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 …

On 16 January 2026, the Government of Papua has announced an ambitious plan to construct 14,000 new homes for local communities, marking one of the largest public housing initiatives ever …

On January 5, 2026, on Salor, Merauke Regency, history quietly unfolded. The inauguration of the Governor’s Office and the Provincial House of Representatives (DPRP) marked more than the opening of …

Papua occupies a unique place in Indonesia’s national imagination. It is a land of dense rainforests, rich biodiversity, and indigenous cultures that have survived for generations alongside nature. At the …

On the morning of December 27 in Wanggar District, Nabire Regency, a symbolic yet highly consequential event unfolded for the future of Papua Tengah. The provincial government officially broke ground …

In the highlands of Papua Pegunungan (Highland Papua), distance is not measured only in kilometers. It is measured in hours of travel, in the cost of basic goods, and in …

For decades, the towering mountains of Papua Tengah (Central Papua) have held one of the world’s richest mineral deposits. From these lands, copper and gold have flowed to global markets, …