Papua development acceleration

On the morning of May 12, 2026, the lobby of a hotel in Timika was bustling with activity. Governors arrived one after another, followed by regents, mayors, heads of regional …

From April 28 until 30, 2026, the room in Nabire was full, but the discussions did not feel rushed. People spoke, paused, and sometimes went back to the same point …

When Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka arrived in Sorong and later traveled to Raja Ampat on April 21-22, 2026, the schedule looked typical on paper. Site visits. Inspections. Meetings. But …

The visit was brief. The visit lasted just a few hours in Yahukimo Regency, located in Papua Pegunungan (Papua Highlands) Province. But getting there was not simple. For several days …

On April 20, 2026, when Gibran Rakabuming Raka stepped off the presidential aircraft at Douw Aturure Airport in Nabire, the atmosphere felt measured rather than ceremonial. There were welcoming gestures, …

In many parts of Papua Tengah (Central Papua) province, a river can decide how a day unfolds. If the water is low, people cross early in the morning, balancing on …

On March 5, 2026, leaders from all over Papua met in a big hall in Jayapura to talk about something that will affect the region’s future for many years to …

It doesn’t happen very often that talks about Papua’s future happen quickly in Jayapura’s government conference rooms. Plans for growth in this area are very important because every policy choice …

Papua has long occupied a unique place in Indonesia’s national development landscape. Rich in natural resources, cultural diversity, and strategic geography, the region also faces persistent structural challenges that require …

The Government of Papua has made an important move to speed up development and improve local economic organizations by starting the Development Acceleration Team, along with new special staff and …