Kadin Indonesia Highlights Papua's Economic Potential, Not Just Gold and Copper

The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) has revealed several economic potentials in the Papua region that can be further strengthened in the future. These potentials do not solely rely on gold and copper commodities but also encompass the marine and fisheries sectors, bolstered by its strategic position in eastern Indonesia.

Kadin Indonesia Chairman Anindya Novyan Bakrie assessed that Papua possesses abundant natural resources, ranging from mining to forestry products and marine resources, which have not yet been fully optimised.

“These potentials do not only depend on commodities like gold and copper but also include the marine and fisheries sectors that can serve as sources of sustainable economic growth,” he said in Jayapura, Papua, on Sunday, 21 April 2026.

Anindya explained that Papua also has significant opportunities in developing new renewable energy, particularly solar and hydropower, given its geographical conditions that support the utilisation of clean energy. Papua has potential in strengthening national food security through the utilisation of vast agricultural land and the development of local commodities.

On the other hand, Papua’s strategic geographical location in eastern Indonesia positions it as a potential gateway for trade to the Pacific region. “Therefore, strengthening infrastructure and logistics efficiency is key to optimising all these potentials so they can be well integrated,” he said.

Anindya believes that Papua is capable of making a significant contribution to more inclusive and equitable national economic growth with the support of infrastructure and logistics.

Previously, Kadin Indonesia Chairman Anindya Novyan Bakrie also attended the VIII Provincial Deliberation (Musprov) of Kadin Papua and the Installation of the Chairman of Kadin Papua, Jecleana Joku, for the 2021-2026 term, held at the Papua Governor’s Office Hall, Jayapura City, Papua, on Saturday (11/4).