Research Initiative I (PCA-IMAPA USA CA)

Research Initiative I (Nov 2025 - Dec 2025) was a program created by IMAPA USA CA (Papuan Student Association in USA & Canada) and Papua Center America (PCA) to train Papuan students in USA and Canada the basics of Research Methods, Data Gathering, Synthesis of literature reviews, and finally extraction and discussions on implementation of ‘Useful Knowledge’ (Joel Mokyr). The Two-Months Training and Guidance Program was focused on Economic and Agriculture topics. The result findings from this program were presented on December 21st, 2025 in Rhode Island, and will be used in Kampung Mandiri Project.

Mr. Eng Go and Daniel Game were present in the event and presented on the topics of Cultural Revolution, Agriculture & Technology, and problems and possible solutions for Papua.

Jeivet Kenelak presented his presentation via online on Economic System.

Aldi Airori presented his presentation via online on Agriculture and Food Production.