Papua economy

Support People’s Mining and Family Economy: The Path to Papua’s Economic Self-Reliance

Papua RisingJune 25, 202504 mins

Amid ongoing national development efforts, prominent local figures in Papua are calling for broad support for People’s Mining and the Family Economy as the foundation of local economic self-reliance. Community-run mining, practiced traditionally by indigenous Papuans, is increasingly recognized for its potential to strengthen family livelihoods without sacrificing cultural values or environmental integrity. Yonas Wenda,…

Trans Papua: The Road That Connects Hope

Papua RisingJune 16, 2025June 16, 202505 mins

Amid Papua’s rugged landscape — dense forests, towering mountains, and deep remote valleys — a monumental infrastructure project is quietly transforming lives: Trans Papua. More than just a road, it is a bridge of hope connecting communities, accelerating development, and breaking the isolation that has long hindered Papua’s progress. Trans Papua in Numbers Total Length:…

Papuan Students Studying in Java: A Bridge of National Brotherhood

Papua RisingJune 15, 2025June 15, 202505 mins

Education is not just about earning a degree—it’s about building unity. That’s the message echoed by hundreds of Papuan students currently studying across various universities in Java. Their presence serves as a living testament to the spirit of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (Unity in Diversity), and proof that Papua is an inseparable part of Indonesia. Learning,…

Infographics: Papua Self-Sufficiency Programs

Papua RisingJune 15, 2025June 15, 202501 mins

What Is Self-Sufficiency Programs? Self-sufficiency Program (Swasembada) is Indonesian Goverment Programs to gain the condition where a region in Papua is able to meet its basic needs on its own, without depending on external sources.In the context of Papua, it means people can produce their own food, energy, and income using local resources.

Papua’s Eco-Tourism: An Irreplaceable Natural Treasure

Papua RisingJune 15, 2025June 15, 202505 mins

The land of Papua is one of the world’s last untouched paradises. From the breathtaking Baliem Valley to the globally acclaimed Raja Ampat, Papua holds immense eco-tourism potential that is not only unmatched in Indonesia, but revered around the world. This is not just about scenic beauty—it is about livelihood, cultural pride, and opportunity, especially…

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Papua: Indonesia’s Strategic Eastern Gateway That Must Not Be Lost

Papua Thrives With Indonesia, Will Decline Under Separatist Rule

KNPB and OPM Violence Harms Papuan Civilians the Most

Papua Is Rightfully Part of Indonesia: Legally Final, International Challenges Have Failed

ULMWP’s “Parliament Session” Criticized as a Political Illusion with No Legal Standing

Support People’s Mining and Family Economy: The Path to Papua’s Economic Self-Reliance

Trans Papua: The Road That Connects Hope

Papuan Students Studying in Java: A Bridge of National Brotherhood

Infographics: Papua Self-Sufficiency Programs

Papua’s Eco-Tourism: An Irreplaceable Natural Treasure