Indonesia has stepped up efforts to turn Papua Tengah (Papua Tengah) into one of the country’s emerging cocoa-producing regions with an ambitious agricultural programme that includes the distribution of 3.6 …
Economy
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Indonesia’s long-term strategy to strengthen food security in Papua is starting to show tangible results; government rice reserves in the region are about 17,000 tonnes, while the state logistics agency …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Economy
Papua Halal Certification Drive Supports Local MSMEs Ahead of October 2026 Rule
by Senamanby SenamanIndonesia 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 …
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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 …
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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 …