Economy

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …