When Mohamad Lakotani arrived in China this week, the conversation he carried was not about mining permits or large-scale resource extraction, issues long associated with investment discussions in Papua. Instead, …
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In Papua, development is often discussed in large terms. Infrastructure. Investment. Growth. But on the ground, the questions tend to be simpler. Where will jobs come from? How do young …
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Economy
Lighting the Eastern Frontier: How Indonesia Is Working Toward Energy Independence in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanIn many parts of Papua, night used to come quickly and last a long time. In small villages hidden between mountains, forests, and the coast, electricity often depended on shipments …
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Economy
Papua’s Green Energy Awakening: How Indonesia’s Eastern Frontier Prepares for a Renewable Future
by Senamanby SenamanPapua has long been regarded as Indonesia’s most remote frontier—an expanse of dense rainforests, expansive coastlines, and rugged highlands that seem worlds apart from the industrial centers of Java …
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Economy
From Papua to Cirata: How PLN Explores Hydropower and Floating Solar to Reinvent Energy Security in the East
by Senamanby SenamanOn November 19-20, 2025, a delegation from PLN Papua and Papua Barat embarked on a journey that symbolized far more than a technical study tour. Traveling from the rugged, forested …
