Jakarta, June 19 -- Discussions around food security often revolve around numbers, from the size of newly opened agricultural land and total yields to the amount of capital invested.

Behind all of these figures lies a fundamental and equally crucial question: who actually benefits from this development?

This issue gains even more traction when it comes to Papua, a region known for its abundant natural resources.

Its vast landscapes, rich biodiversity, and unique local commodities serve as major assets to support economic development and food security.

However, experience in many regions shows that an abundance of resources does not always translate into greater prosperity for local communities.

While development progresses, investmen...