{
    "success": true,
    "data": {
        "id": 1985773,
        "msgid": "indonesia-pushes-infrastructure-connectivity-development-in-papua-1789642306",
        "date": "2026-09-17 16:56:19",
        "title": "Indonesia pushes infrastructure, connectivity development in Papua",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "The Indonesian government is set to hold a coordination meeting with regional leaders from Papua to discuss accelerating infrastructure and connectivity development. Coordinating Minister Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono emphasised that improving road, maritime, and air networks is essential to reducing logistics costs and boosting economic growth across the region.",
        "content": "<p>We reaffirm the government\u2019s commitment to ensuring that Papua does\nnot fall behind other regions of Indonesia,Jayapura (ANTARA) - The\nIndonesian government will hold a coordination meeting on infrastructure\nand connectivity development involving regional heads from across Papua,\nas development is considered key to accelerating regional economic\ngrowth and improving public welfare.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cImproved connectivity between regions is expected to open up\neconomic access, facilitate the distribution of goods and services, and\ncreate new employment opportunities for local communities,\u201d Coordinating\nMinister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti\nYudhoyono (AHY) said in Sentani on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>According to AHY, the ministry will hold the meeting on Friday\n(September 18) together with regional leaders, including governors,\ndeputy governors, regents, and mayors, to discuss infrastructure and\nconnectivity development in Papua.<\/p>\n<p>He explained that development in Papua requires special attention as\nthe region comprises six provinces and 42 districts with challenging\ngeographical conditions.<\/p>\n<p>AHY said governors from across Papua had previously conveyed various\naspirations to the central government regarding development needs,\nranging from basic infrastructure to interregional connectivity.<\/p>\n<p>He said the central government would continue to follow up on these\naspirations.<\/p>\n<p>Road development in Papua, AHY said, is important to support greater\neconomic activity by improving people\u2019s mobility, expanding business\nopportunities, and boosting purchasing power.<\/p>\n<p>Maritime connectivity and air transportation development in Papua are\nalso important, AHY said, noting that these efforts could reduce\nlogistics costs while facilitating the movement of people and goods\nacross the region.<\/p>\n<p>The minister said he would use the coordination meeting to engage\ndirectly with regional heads and gather their input on infrastructure\ndevelopment priorities in Papua.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe reaffirm the government\u2019s commitment to ensuring that Papua does\nnot fall behind other regions of Indonesia,\u201d AHY said, adding that\neconomic and infrastructure development are important parts of creating\nprosperity, security, and welfare for the people of Papua.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia Cerdas\u2019 teachers bring new hope to children\nin remote Papua<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Papua, British Embassy partner on sustainable cocoa\ndevelopment<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesian govt sends aid to Jayawijaya after social\nconflict<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Bayu Prasetyo<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesia-pushes-infrastructure-connectivity-development-in-papua-1789642306",
        "image": ""
    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
}