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Economic Growth in West Papua Mostly Promoted by Mining

Dominantly, economic developments in West Papua still rely on the gold mining sector. But actually, there are still several factors that can support the economy so that the economy can be much more developed than it is now.

The potential to grow from Papua is very large, all residents have a high work ethic and always try to produce a productive environment. The resources that exist on this island are very valuable and are used by the residents as well as possible.

Even the Minister of Finance of Indonesia himself recognizes the potential it has and firmly believes that the economy in Papua can grow by tens of percent. We have also investigated further what sectors can be used to support the economy in this area.

However, the dominant resource used is in the gold mining sector. Papua is an area with abundant gold and this is also used locally for the economy there. But because one day it will run out, there must always be an alternative.

What Sector can West Papua Use to Lifted the Economy Up

Papua is an area that is very rich in resources, natural products, and scenery coupled with a productive population. So it is not strange if one day if all this potential is used properly, the economy will be better off in the near future.

Indeed, mining is now the main thing, but it is still carried out on a small scale. However, the matter of the amount of gold there is also running low, so you have to get an alternative. After finding out more about Papua, this sector can be utilized:

  1. Tourism

No one can see wrong on the beauty of West Papua. A group of small islands with extraordinary mountain views, to villages that are still beautiful. It would be better if the government added promotions so that people would visit this province.

  • Cultural Affairs

Regarding culture, this province also has several values ​​that can be learned. For example, dances that have begun to be marketed internationally, or cultural creations that are more exhibited and bring economy go higher and higher.

  • Global Mining

Mining is certainly not wrong, but it is better if done on a larger scale. If now local people only do their own mining and then sell it on a small scale, the West Papua government should provide a platform for marketing.

  • Marine

The marine sector is equally beautiful. Clusters of islands and accompanied by clean and clear water, and in it, there are millions of types of marine life. The abundant marine products can be a driving force for the economy along tourism sector.

  • Natural Resources

Other natural resources such as those in the forest are also no less numerous. Call it unique fruits such as Buah Merah, if they are sold and marketed more widely, then we are sure that they will make people receive a more decent economy.

Gold Mining Is Still be the Main Economy Potential in West Papua

Until the end of 2021, we are very proud because Papua has succeeded in experiencing an increase in the economic sector. In fact, this province recorded the highest economic growth. But if we look at the d sectors that contributed to this increase, mining is at the top.

Because the resources in the gold sector are very large, the community uses this as a tool to realize economic growth. In addition to the large mines in Mimika and its surroundings, the local community also continues to collect the gold.

They cultivate themselves and even sell them to accelerate individual economic growth. Mining activities in Bumi Cendrawasih are already very common, but if they do not involve other sectors, they can be dangerous for the future.

It is better to have preparations if one day, tons of gold, which is being eroded every day, will run out. In the same period, several sectors that we have mentioned earlier can be the right alternative so that the Papuan people can develop.

The Minister of Economy believes that the West Papuan Economy Can Grow

The Minister of Finance of Indonesia, Sri Mulyani Indrawati, when she saw what was now in Papua was quite amazed and believed that this highest economic growth could be an inducement so that economic support activities in the area were intensified.

And PON XX Papua may also have an effect on West Papua considering the close distance, coupled with having the same potential. On the other hand, the Minister of Finance also reminded not to only depend on one sector if they want to be more prosperous.

Commodities and increasing production levels based on the number of needs in 2022 are starting to be done more often. So that in the first week of 2022, we can see the growth that occurs. Not to mention the same marine sector also increases in productivity.

It is true that everyone says that Papua is an island in which it has enormous potential. Including in the economic field, only relying on gold mining can make the highest growth. Not to mention if West Papua takes advantage of other sectors.