Seventeen Papuan students have graduated from Corban University, Oregon under the Papua Special Autonomy Scheme scholarships, with some achieving Magna … More
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Hano Wene: Bringing Knowledge to Papua’s Remote Regions
Usually, the school complex owned by the Muliama Integrated Education Foundation is quiet after school hours, but a new attraction … More
Jayapura Unfurls 10 Kilometre Indonesian Flag to Mark Integration of Papua
The Jayapura City Government, Papua, unfurled the national flag along 10.76 kilometers on Hamadi Holtekamp Road, Muara District, Wednesday (1/5/2024). … More
A Look at the Magnificent Kali Biru Genyem in Papua
Papua never ceases to amaze visitors. In addition to its cultural wealth, Papua also possesses a plethora of fascinating tourist … More
Agriculture Minister Launches 500.000 Hectares of Rice Fields in Papua
Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman together with the South Papua Provincial Government has launched rice fields covering an area … More
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
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