Indonesia's Home Affairs Ministry champions Papuan economic growth through local potential

Indonesia's Ministry of Home Affairs is actively fostering inclusive and sustainable economic growth in Papua, focusing on harnessing the region's unique local potential. A key strategy involves bolstering the creative economy and providing robust support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (UMKM).

To achieve this, the ministry is organizing initiatives such as affordable markets and exhibitions in Jayapura. These events aim to showcase and promote local products, offering a platform for Papuan entrepreneurs to thrive. The region boasts significant potential, with products like coffee, honey, sago derivatives, and virgin coconut oil demonstrating the community's creativity and capacity for economic value addition.

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From the Land of Papua, we show that building from the periphery and from the bottom up can drive Indonesia. This is the meaning of a just and equitable state presence

Minister of Home Affairs Ribka Haluk emphasized that empowering local economies is crucial for national development, particularly for marginalized regions. "From the Land of Papua, we show that building from the periphery and from the bottom up can drive Indonesia. This is the meaning of a just and equitable state presence," Haluk stated.

Beyond supporting UMKM, the ministry is also focused on stabilizing prices for essential goods and controlling regional inflation. By connecting Papuan UMKM products with national strategic programs, such as the Village Cooperatives (Koperasi Desa/Kelurahan Merah Putih) and the Free Nutritious Meal program, the government seeks to create a sustainable economic ecosystem that directly benefits the Papuan people.

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Through these steps, the government strives to build a local economic ecosystem that provides sustainable benefits for the people of Papua