Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman together with the South Papua Provincial Government has launched rice fields covering an area … More
Author: West Papua Now
Tolerance a Philosophy of Life for Papuans
In Papua, the spirit of inter-religious harmony has become a strong foundation for everyday life. Diversity in religion and traditional … More
Merauke Looks to Biomass as Major Source of Power Generation
Biomass refers to renewable organic materials from agricultural, and forestry waste that are converted into electricity. They produce less greenhouse … More
Papua’s Hidden Treasure: Harnessing Whale Shark Ecotourism for Economic Growth
Given Indonesia’s vast geographical area, particularly its seas, marine ecotourism holds plenty of potential to be developed. The development and … More
Kampung Yoboi: the Women-Friendly Tourist Village in Papua
Tourism has become one of the most highly-sought sectors in Papua. Despite being quite remote, Papua has tourist villages that … More
Numbay Creative Festival: Showcasing Culture and Creative Economy Potential in Papua
The Numbay Creative Festival is a collaborative festival organized annually by the Numbay Creative Forum community and facilitated by the … More
Dingiso, the Endangered Kangaroos of Papua
Papua is famous for its biodiversity, and is home to a variety of unique and fascinating animal species. From dense … More
Maritime Paradise of Papua and West Papua: Raja Ampat as Special Economic Zone
Raja Ampat is one of the most biodiverse marine areas in the world, with more than 1,200 species of fish, … More
Papuan Deer: Introducing a Local Delicacy to International Gastrodiplomacy
The Papuan deer is an integral part of Papua’s ecological wealth. The abundant deer population provides a sign of natural … More
Exploring Papua’s Natural and Cultural Potential for Superior MSME Products
Papua is a province that has many natural resources. An important natural resource is coal. Coal is one of the … More
Bringing Electricity to Papua’s Remote Areas
Indonesia’s easternmost area, Papua, the furthest area away from access to electricity, now has achieved significant transformation thanks to PLN’s … More
Brigadier Amharet, the Dreadlocked Youtuber Policeman Keeping the Peace in Papua’s Puncak Jaya
A dreadlocked policeman in the Puncak Jaya area, Central Papua, has become known as a peacekeeper in the community. He … More
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