When Ambassador Philip Taula, New Zealand’s chief diplomat to Indonesia, arrived in Merauke and Jayapura on November 19-20, 2025, the moment marked more than a routine courtesy call. It symbolized …
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Guardians of Papua’s Canopy: The Story of the Papuan Hornbill and Indonesia’s Efforts to Protect Its Future
by Senamanby SenamanIn the vast, deeply forested landscapes of Papua, where towering canopy layers block sunlight from ever touching the forest floor, one creature moves with a presence that is almost mythical. …
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Indonesia–Pacific Cultural Synergy 2025: Kupang’s Historic Celebration Reinforces Indonesia’s Pacific Identity and Melanesian Unity
by Senamanby SenamanThe Indonesia–Pacific Cultural Synergy (IPACS) 2025 in Kupang was far more than a cultural gathering. It was a historical reaffirmation that Indonesia is an inseparable part of the Pacific community, …
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Indonesia’s Landmark Indigenous Census in the Papua Pegunungan: A Transformative Step Toward Recognition, Social Justice, and Targeted Development
by Senamanby SenamanIndonesia has entered a pivotal new chapter in its governance of the Papua region with the launch of a landmark initiative: a comprehensive census of Orang Asli Papua (OAP) in …
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Building Hope in Papua: Indonesia’s Push to Deliver 14,882 Homes for Low-Income Communities
by Senamanby SenamanIn a decisive move to uplift marginalized communities in Indonesia’s eastern reaches, the national government, in partnership with Papua’s provincial leadership, has set in motion an ambitious plan: to build …
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Empowering the East: How Lenis Kogoya and the Indonesian Government Build Papua’s Future from Within
by Senamanby SenamanIn the far eastern reaches of Indonesia, the winds of change are sweeping across the lush mountains and remote highlands of Papua. For decades, this region—rich in culture, natural beauty, …
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Governor Mathius D. Fakhiri’s Vision 2025–2030: Building Papua’s Golden Generation Through Human Capital Development
by Senamanby SenamanPapua stands on the brink of a transformation. Once seen merely through the lens of infrastructure, natural resources, and political autonomy, the province is now being guided toward a new …
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Nabire’s Winning Battle Against Stunting: A Model of Health and Hope in Central Papua
by Senamanby SenamanIn the lush coastal regency of Nabire, Central Papua, a silent transformation is taking place—one that speaks not only to health statistics but also to human dignity and hope. Once …
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Breaking the Cycle of Extreme Poverty: Papua Tengah’s Determined Path Toward Inclusive Prosperity
by Senamanby SenamanIn the heart of Indonesia’s easternmost frontier, where mist-covered mountains embrace emerald valleys and rivers snake through dense forests, a quiet revolution is taking place. Papua Tengah (Central Papua)—one of …
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Seychelles Extends a Hand to Papua Tengah: A New Chapter for Sustainable Tourism Development
by Senamanby SenamanUnder the bright tropical sky of Nabire, Papua Tengah (Central Papua), a remarkable partnership began to take shape—one that bridges two distant island worlds. The Republic of Seychelles, known globally …
