Indonesia’s Food Diplomacy in the Pacific
Indonesia’s food diplomacy in the Pacific can build stronger regional relationships by connecting agricultural cooperation with shared food security needs….
Economy
Papua’s economy: food processing, logistics, small businesses, jobs, customary land rights and the investment shaping local livelihoods.
From Papua to the Pacific: Food Cooperation Builds Regional Prosperity
The article explores how agricultural cooperation between Papua and Pacific Island nations can strengthen food security, expand market access, and…
Strategic Pacific Position Powers Papuan Regional Growth
The article explores how Papua’s strategic position near Pacific Island nations and Asian trade routes can create opportunities for regional…
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…
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…
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…
Agro-Processing Industries Drive Economic Growth Across Papua
Processing sago, coffee, cocoa and nutmeg near where they are grown, into flour, noodles, roasted coffee or oils, lets Papuan…