Indonesia, April 5 -- The Highland Papua provincial government is looking to improve the Human Development Index (HDI) in the region by encouraging synergy between various stakeholders.

According to data from Statistics Indonesia (BPS), the HDI of Highland Papua Province in 2024 stood at 54.43 percent-the lowest reading in Indonesia.

Acting Governor of Highland Papua Velix V. Wanggai said here on Saturday that to improve the HDI in the region, several sectors must be prioritized.

They include education, health, economy, infrastructure, people's empowerment, and cooperation between the government and international agencies, he added.

"We need to increase access to primary and secondary education, boost the quality of education through ...