Development

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, …

Papua has long been one of Indonesia’s most challenging regions in terms of development. Despite its vast natural wealth and cultural diversity, the region has historically faced gaps in infrastructure, …

As the tropical breeze swept through the hall in Manokwari recently, voices rose not in talk of new roads or skyscrapers but of forests, mangroves, carbon, and a future reimagined. …

When the sun rises over the rugged mountains of Papua’s highlands, the villages of Wamena, Yalimo, and other remote districts cling to steep slopes and valleys — places where generations …

On December 4, 2025, in Jayapura, Papua, a modest but significant ceremony quietly reshaped the digital future of one of Indonesia’s most remote regions. Officials from PT Telkom Indonesia joined …

In the sprawling, mountainous landscapes of Papua, education has long been constrained by isolation, rugged terrain, and limited access to infrastructure. Many children in rural villages once attended schools without …

In the mist-covered valleys of Jayawijaya, where steep mountains rise dramatically over fertile highland plains, agriculture has long been both a lifeline and a challenge. The region’s rugged topography and …

For decades, aviation has been the lifeline of Papua — an archipelagic region of rugged mountains, dense forests, and remote communities reachable only by small aircraft. Yet the development of …

In Papua, aviation is not a luxury—it is forest. The province’s vast mountains, deep valleys, winding rivers, and isolated coastlines create a geography that resists conventional transportation. Roads disappear into …