Papua development acceleration

The campaign for Papua Utara (North Papua) is entering a new phase as Indigenous communities from Saireri and Mamta Tabi press Indonesia’s national legislature to advance the proposed province, presenting …

The Papua High Prosecutor’s Office project oversight has entered a critical phase in 2026, with prosecutors monitoring 18 strategic national and regional development projects worth approximately Rp9.06 trillion across Papua, …

For communities across Papua, Papua Special Autonomy funds are not simply figures in a government budget. They are intended to finance services that people encounter in everyday life, from schools …

For communities living far from Indonesia’s main electricity networks, the arrival of a functioning light can mean more than simply ending darkness. In Papua, where geography often makes conventional infrastructure …

For decades, the mountains and dense forests between Papua’s northern coast and its interior have presented one of Indonesia’s toughest infrastructure challenges. Now, the Trans Papua road project is entering …

The Papua Pegunungan (Papua Highlands) provincial government is set to receive an additional Rp456 billion in Special Autonomy Funds, known as Otsus, in 2026, giving the young province greater fiscal …

In a region where rivers, rugged terrain, and long distances can turn a short journey into a difficult trip, the opening of a new bridge can change daily life almost …

In communities where distance can make it difficult to reach markets, technology, and specialized expertise, Indonesia is sending a large academic field team directly to the ground. Around 1,230 participants …

The Merauke-Salor road project is being accelerated as Indonesia pushes to strengthen connectivity around the new administrative center of Papua Selatan (South Papua), with the Ministry of Public Works stepping …

The Papua’s Budget (APBN) 2026 picture is showing a significant expansion of government expenditure, with state spending across the Papua region reaching Rp24.50 trillion by June 30, 2026, according to …