A man stands in front of a group of young students who are dressed in white shirts and red pants. There is a chalkboard behind them which is covered in writing.
The main beneficiaries were vulnerable indigenous tribes living in remote rural areas in the provinces of Papua and West Papua.

Promoting human security and reducing poverty among indigenous peoples in Papua

Duration: September 2005– December 2008
Budget: US$1,581,142
Implementing Agencies: ILO

Despite abundant resources, the indigenous Papuan peoples were excluded from economic opportunities in the provinces of Papua and West Papua, resulting in inter-communal conflicts. Focusing on a community-driven approach, the programme engaged indigenous communities in alternative income-generating activities, strengthened their capacity to become self-reliant, and reduced tensions among communities.

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Programme summary