Papua human capital development

When trays of rice, vegetables, fish, eggs, and fruit began arriving at schools across Jayapura earlier this year, many parents initially saw the government’s Free Nutritious Meal program as simple …

The mood inside the BKPSDM office complex in Nabire on Saturday, May 17, was a mixture of nervousness and optimism. Parents stood quietly near the registration tables while students checked …

Before sunrise each morning in Merauke, a group of young Papuan students begins another long day inside a temporary quarantine dormitory prepared by the provincial government. Some start with physical …

In Papua Selatan, development is often discussed in terms of roads, ports, and connectivity. But recently, the conversation has shifted in a quieter direction. Education. Not in abstract terms, but …

The government offices in Nabire often start their morning activities quietly. Civil servants get there early, some after long trips from faraway districts that are only connected by small planes …

Education has long been regarded as one of the most decisive factors in determining the future of Papua. In a region marked by geographic isolation, limited infrastructure, and uneven access …

In the lush highlands and remote coastal towns of Papua Tengah (Central Papua), where the horizons stretch wide and the skies touch lofty peaks, a new kind of promise is …

Papua stands on the brink of a transformation. Once seen merely through the lens of infrastructure, natural resources, and political autonomy, the province is now being guided toward a new …