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A makeshift ferry comprising wooden planks bound above empty fuel drums is used to cart vehicles and people across the Biri River, Papua province, Indonesia. In the background a pontoon-mounted piling machine is laying the foundations for a bridge to cross the river, thereby connecting Sarmi to Jayapura City along the north coast of Papua province. Local entrepreneurs charge a fee to cross the river with the motorized ferry. Upgrading transport infrastructure is vital to allow remote communities to participate in market opportunities.