Economy

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 …

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 …

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 …

In parts of Papua Barat (West Papua) province, cocoa trees are not new. They grow behind houses, along village paths, and in small plots that families have tended for years. …

In many parts of Papua, food does not simply arrive. It travels. Rice, the staple for most Indonesians, often comes from ships or planes, crossing long distances before reaching local …

Before dawn, when the sky over Biak is still a dark blue, the fishermen start to show up. Some come in quietly with nets on their backs. Others look at …

On March 29, 2026, in Lukmen Hall of the Governor’s Office, Jayapura City, the meeting room did not feel ceremonial, even though it technically was. There were suits, formal seating …

The field did not look like much at first glance. Just a stretch of land, slightly uneven, with water pooling between rows that had been carefully marked out. A few …

The rush of Eid al-Fitr has passed, but in Jayapura, it does not feel like things have slowed down. At Hamadi Market, just a few kilometers from the coastline, the …

On a humid morning in Nabire, the capital of Indonesia’s youngest province, there is a familiar rhythm inside the local government office. Papers move from one desk to another. Phones …