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Papua Equips 50 Indigenous Traders to Strengthen Local Businesses
Bulog Expands Affordable Feed Corn Support for Papua Farmers

Papua Advances Culture-Based Deep Learning to Strengthen Education
Papua is expanding culture-based deep learning to make education more relevant, inclusive and responsive to local communities and environments.
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Papua Targets 395,863 Residents in Expanded Social Protection Drive
Papua is prioritizing 395,863 residents in its three lowest welfare groups, using unified socioeconomic data to improve social assistance delivery.
Papua to Showcase Agricultural and Marine Wealth at PENAS Aceh
Papua will present its agricultural, marine and cultural wealth at Indonesia’s 2017 PENAS forum, promoting cooperation and inclusive rural growth.
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Papua Tengah Mobilizes Rp16.8 Billion for Indigenous Child Support
Papua Tengah is partnering with Bank Papua to deliver cash assistance to 4,000 Indigenous toddlers, strengthening inclusive development.

West Papua Economy Expands 3.16% in Third Quarter of 2026
West Papua’s economy grew 3.16% year-on-year in Q3 2026, led by processing, exports, hospitality, water supply and transport activity.

Papua Barat Daya Receives Rp4.787 Trillion in Regional Transfers
Indonesia has disbursed Rp4.787 trillion to Papua Barat Daya, strengthening the fiscal foundation for public services and regional development.



Sorong Trains 100 Papuan Women to Build Local Food Businesses
A Sorong training program is helping 100 Papuan women turn breadfruit and fish into safer, higher-value products and sustainable livelihoods.
Papua Civil Servant Survives Knife Attack as Security Review Intensifies
A civil servant in Papua’s Ilaga district survived a sudden knife attack, prompting an investigation and renewed focus on safe public services.

West Papua Customs Revenue Surges to Rp2.02 Billion by September
Customs and excise receipts in West Papua and Southwest Papua reached Rp2.02 billion by September 2026, alongside Rp63.95 billion in import taxes.


4,000-Book Reading Garden Expands Learning Opportunities in Papua
Children in Papua’s Ongan village are gaining a welcoming space for reading and discovery, supported by a collection of 4,000 books.


Papua Accelerates Development of 88 Red-and-White Fishing Villages
Papua is advancing 88 fishing villages to strengthen coastal livelihoods, improve seafood distribution and expand sustainable maritime connectivity.
Two Armed Group Members Killed in Papua Highlands Firefight
Two alleged armed group members were killed in a TNI firefight in Papua Highlands, where troops recovered weapons, ammunition and cash.

Papua Mountains Accelerates Remote Connectivity for Inclusive Growth
Papua Mountains Province is expanding roads and bridges across eight regencies to connect remote communities, widen market access and spread growth.

Papua Strengthens Emergency Readiness as PTFI Hosts IFRC 2026
A national fire and rescue competition in Timika is strengthening emergency skills, safety awareness and community preparedness across Papua.

Papua Tengah Backs Freeport as Host of Indonesia’s 2026 Rescue Competition
Papua Tengah is supporting Freeport’s 2026 fire and rescue competition in Timika, strengthening safety skills, cooperation and community resilience.

Papua Tightens Market Oversight as New Investors Surge
Papua is strengthening market transparency and investor education as the number of local capital-market investors rises sharply in 2026.

TNI Expands Social and Infrastructure Support Across Papua
A TNI territorial task force is combining bridge construction, food security, healthcare and aid to strengthen welfare and connectivity in Papua.

Papua Strengthens Public Information Governance in Supiori
Papua is strengthening public information officers in Supiori to improve transparency, accountability and citizens’ access to reliable government services.

Sorong Launches Cross-Sector Drive to Accelerate Stunting Reduction
Sorong has launched a government-business nutrition initiative supporting at-risk families and strengthening Papua’s long-term human capital.

Mimika Turns Diversity Into a Foundation for Peaceful Development
Mimika is strengthening social cohesion by mobilizing civil servants and communities to turn ethnic, cultural and religious diversity into a development asset.
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Papua Barat Urges Santri to Lead Technology, Harmony and Sustainable Progress
Papua Barat’s 2026 National Santri Day urges Islamic students to master technology, strengthen tolerance and help drive inclusive regional development.
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