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The overlooked role of sanitation in development
Opinion 7 years ago

The overlooked role of sanitation in development

“In rural areas, where sanitation at schools is wanting, female students are more likely to be absent during their menstrual days."
EDITORIAL: The death of Papuans
Editorial 8 years ago

EDITORIAL: The death of Papuans

As critics among Papuans reiterate, most Indonesians care about the rich land much more than their Melanesian brothers and sisters living too far from the capital and other more developed areas.
'Otsus': The road to Papua's welfare
Opinion 8 years ago

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'Otsus': The road to Papua's welfare

In infrastructure, statistics indicate growth that is disproportionate to the otsus fund for West Papua. 
EDITORIAL: Not so happy 'Otsus' Day
Editorial 8 years ago

EDITORIAL: Not so happy 'Otsus' Day

Papuans have a new commemoration: “Otsus Day,” or Papua Special Autonomy Day. 
Jokowi officiates new toll road in North Sumatra
News 8 years ago

Jokowi officiates new toll road in North Sumatra

The toll road connects the centers of national economy in North Sumatra.
Catalonia's referendum not suitable for Papua
Opinion 8 years ago

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Catalonia's referendum not suitable for Papua

It is strikingly inequitable to compare the poorest regions in Indonesia with the wealthiest region in Spain, but what is certain is that Papua and West Papua enjoy more autonomy, more representation and more attention than before.
Commentary: Papuan women, youth remind us of second class citizens
Opinion 8 years ago

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Commentary: Papuan women, youth remind us of second class citizens

Many Papuans feel they are second class citizens because of the entrenched stigma against them, whether it is ethnic, racial, cultural, social or economic. 
Rp 172 trillion fund for Indonesian development
Opinion 8 years ago

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Rp 172 trillion fund for Indonesian development

Let’s assume that 150 richest tycoons in Indonesia could voluntarily donate 10 percent of their wealth to jointly surmount the various problems encountered by the nation, particularly in education, health, UMKMs and natural-disaster mitigation.
Papua’s development not only about infrastructure: JDP leader
National 8 years ago

Papua’s development not only about infrastructure: JDP leader

Prioritizing only infrastructure will not be enough in developing Papua and must be balanced with the empowerment of its human resources, a Papuan community leader has said.
EDITORIAL: Logistics reform, just do it
Editorial 8 years ago

EDITORIAL: Logistics reform, just do it

Inefficient port handling and sea transportation hinder connectivity between the islands, depriving least developed regions of links to growth centers on other islands.
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