MSMEs in Papua

The Papuan craft brand Ticia, founded by Beatrix Antonieta Manggo, is preparing to take a distinctive combination of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary fashion to South Korea, offering an international audience …

The Nabire regency government is expanding support for Indigenous Papuan entrepreneurs by helping farmers find new markets, equipping traditional artisans and training small-business owners to pass their skills on to …

Government-backed People’s Business Credit, known as Kredit Usaha Rakyat (KUR), reached Rp254.13 billion across Papua Barat (West Papua) and Papua Barat Daya (Southwest Papua) by the end of August 2026, …

The launch of three small laundry businesses in Timika is offering a practical example of how local entrepreneurship can contribute to economic development in Papua. Through a programme supported by …

Papua is seeking to turn young people’s ideas into viable businesses by combining entrepreneurship education on university campuses with easier access to business licensing and a wider understanding of finance, …

Papua’s small businesses and traditional artisans brought the colours, patterns and stories of their communities to Jakarta as representatives from across the region took part in Kriyanusa 2026, a national …

The Jayapura Mobile Legends tournament opened in Sentani on September 18 with a purpose that went beyond competition. Organized by the Jayapura Regency Investment and One Stop Integrated Services Agency, …

The sound of a blender fills a modest production room in Kampung Seget, Sorong Regency, Papua Barat Daya (Southwest Papua). Around it, women wearing hair caps, gloves and aprons prepare …

For many small business owners, a government tender can represent a significant opportunity. Yet before competing for a project, entrepreneurs often have to navigate a maze of registration requirements, certificates, …

For many small businesses in Papua, reaching customers beyond their immediate community has traditionally been difficult. Distance, transportation costs, and limited access to wider markets can make even a good …