LPEM Webinar Series : Provincial Expansion in Papua Implications on Forest, People, and Fiscal

Indonesia recently has four new provinces in Papua: Central Papua, South Papua, Mountain Papua, and South-West Papua. The anticipated expansion aims to boost economic growth and improve the well-being of the population, eliciting diverse reactions from the local community. Some argue that this expansion may instead cause fragmentation and damage the identity of Papua, as well as lead to excessive exploitation of natural resources in the region. The upcoming LPEM webinar series will delve into a discussion on the impacts of this expansion. Will the expansion bring about fair and sustainable progress for the people of Papua? Let's engage in a discussion on its implications from various perspectives, including its effects on the environment, society, and the economy *simultanous translator available Let’s register yourself!