Where Is West Papua, and How Is It Different from Papua New Guinea?
West Papua usually refers to the western half of the island of New Guinea, which is part of Indonesia and…
October 2026
Development Must Create Direct Local Economic Benefits Across Papua
The article argues that development projects in Papua should keep their money in local communities by hiring local workers, contracting…
Open Dialogue Drives Inclusive Papuan Development
The article argues that development projects in Papua succeed only with open dialogue among government, indigenous communities, local authorities and…
Securing Customary Land Rights Powers Sustainable Papuan Growth
The article argues that recognizing customary land rights (hak ulayat) is the basis for sustainable development in Papua, because projects…
Papuan Students Join Hospital Ship Diplomacy as Solomon Islands PM Asks for More Visits
Papua Movement looks at the Indonesian hospital ship that treated 661 patients in Honiara, and why PM Matthew Wale wants it back every year.
Sustainable Development Requires Active Local Participation Across Papua
The article argues that development in Papua lasts only when indigenous communities take part from the start, because top-down plans…
Food Security Safeguards National Security Across Papua
The article argues that food security is a security issue in Papua: reliable access to affordable food removes economic triggers…
National Resilience Begins with Local Food Security
The article argues that Indonesia’s national resilience depends on food security in remote regions such as Papua, where supply delays…
Young Papuans Lead the New Agricultural Revolution
Young Papuans are being encouraged to treat farming as a business, using tools such as drone mapping, smart irrigation and…
Food Economy Creates Sustainable Jobs Across Papua
Expanding farming, food processing and distribution in Papua can create local jobs for young people who would otherwise move to…