By 8 a.m. on May 12, 2026, the parking area outside Sasana Krida Hall at the Papua Governor’s Office complex in Jayapura had already filled up. Young job seekers stood …
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Early in the morning in Wamena, the air is still cool when farmers begin their work. Coffee trees grow between other crops, not in large plantations but in small, scattered …
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In Merauke, fuel is not something people take for granted. Drivers check availability before long trips. Small shop owners plan around it. When supply feels tight, people notice almost immediately. …
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Most farmers in Merauke are already contemplating their next step by the time the harvest concludes. Not planting, not yet. Selling. That part has never been entirely predictable. Prices can …
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For a long time, many small food businesses in Papua worked within a familiar circle. They sold to neighbors, to nearby towns, and sometimes to passing buyers who already knew …
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It did not begin with a ceremony. At least, it’s different from how people usually imagine. On the morning of April 24, the yard outside the governor’s office in Jayapura …
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In parts of Papua, getting food is not always about what is available. It is often about how far it has to travel. That is why the plan by Badan …
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In Papua, development is often discussed in large terms. Infrastructure. Investment. Growth. But on the ground, the questions tend to be simpler. Where will jobs come from? How do young …
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For most people in Papua, travel is something you plan carefully. Distances are long, roads are not always reliable, and flying is often the only practical option. So when talk …
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The latest data on poverty in Papua tells a story that is quietly shifting, though far from complete. Across several provinces on the island, including Papua Pegunungan (Highland Papua), Papua …
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