Dynamics of Industrialization: Leadership Transformation in Indigenous Papuans

This research explores the dynamics of industrialization and leadership transformation in indigenous Papuans, focusing on the Comoros Mimika Tribe in Papua Province, particularly in the context of the relationship with PT Freeport. This research uses a qualitative approach to explore it. Data collection was conducted through in-depth interviews with various stakeholders, such as indigenous leaders, youth, women, NGOs, and the government in the Comoros Mimika Tribe. In addition, participatory observations and document analysis were also conducted to gain a holistic understanding of the dynamics of leadership and social change in the community. The results show that diverse perspectives are presented through the views of indigenous leaders, youth, women, NGOs, and governments on this change. Indigenous leaders stressed the need to preserve traditional values while accommodating the realities of modernization, while youth saw change as an opportunity to improve social and economic conditions. Women fight for gender inclusion and protection of their traditional roles, NGOs and governments seek to unite economic development with the preservation of indigenous peoples' cultures and interests. These findings reflect the complexity of the relationship between tradition and modernity and highlight the challenges and opportunities in maintaining a balance between the two in the context of PT Freeport in indigenous Papuans.