Papua development acceleration

The discussions inside the meeting hall in Timika stretched late into the evening on May 12, 2026. Officials moved in and out of conference rooms carrying documents, phones, and cups …

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 …