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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
Exploring the Natural Beauty of Lorentz National Park, a Hidden Paradise in Papua
Lorentz National Park is a hidden paradises in the Papua region. This national park, considered one of the greatest natural … More
The Rapid Development of Eastern Indonesia: The 5 Spectacular Mega Projects Built in Papua
In previous years, Papuan development lagged behind other regions. But now Papua is increasingly advanced with various infrastructure projects such … More
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