Economy

Papua is set to play a bigger role in Indonesia’s long-term food security strategy after the government’s plan to develop and optimise around 137,000 hectares of agricultural land across the …

Papua’s rich agricultural heritage has the potential to play a bigger role in strengthening regional food security following a dialogue between Indonesia’s Minister of Agriculture and 150 Papuan university students, …

This week marked the beginning of a new chapter in the economic development of Papua Tengah (Central Papua), with the province completing its first direct international seafood export, shipping 42 …

For decades, food imported from other parts of Indonesia has been a mainstay for many communities in Papua Pegunungan (Papua Highlands). Long supply chains, rough terrain, and transportation expenses have …

Papua Province has reiterated its commitment to sustainable development by supporting the Indonesian Forest Concession Holders Association (APHI) to prepare a long-term roadmap for the forestry sector. The initiative will …

Indonesia has stepped up efforts to boost small businesses in Papua, with government institutions ramping up support for entrepreneurs looking to obtain halal certification in anticipation of new national regulations …

As the afternoon sun began to soften over the courtyard of the Papua Provincial Legislative Council (DPR Papua) building in Jayapura, the rows of exhibition tents were filled with the …

As visitors moved from booth to booth to view handmade noken bags, local fashion products, processed food items and creative works by small entrepreneurs from all over Papua, the aroma …

Chritoforus A. Mahuse could hardly contain his excitement when the first rice harvest came to the long idle land. The Indigenous Papuan customary landowner stood in the newly harvested fields …

Yasinta Moiwend, better known in Merauke as Mama Sinta, knew her stance on the government’s food estate project would attract attention when she made it public earlier this year. The …