This assessment provided the Papuan government informed advice on different development scenarios. This information was assessed and utilized to design a provincial spatial plan that offered economic, social and environmental benefits.

The assessment also supported the capacity of the Papua provincial government to integrate environmental and social concerns into development planning. The SEA methodology was defined and tailored to Papua's specific needs during the scoping phase.

The Papua SEA process accommodated the prevailing contextual administrative, social and economic conditions of Papua province. The tailored SEA product thus addressed the concerns of stakeholders (Government, Civil Society and the Private Sector).