Otsus is presented for the welfare of the Papuan people

The Papua Special Autonomy Policy is a meeting point, a middle way to strengthen Papuan integration as well as a bridge to pursue peace and build prosperity in the Land of Papua.

Otsus itself is still ongoing according to Law Number 21 of 2001 concerning Special Autonomy for Papua. So far, since it has been implemented for 20 years, the amount of special autonomy funds for Papua has reached Rp. 126.9 trillion, which is focused mainly on 30% for the education sector and 15% for the health and nutrition sector.

The amount of the Special Autonomy fund shows the commitment of the Government of Indonesia to the development of Papua.

Through Otsus, Indigenous Papuans are also required to become regional heads based on Article 12 of Law 21 of 2001 concerning Special Autonomy for Papua Province, the Governor and Deputy Governor must be indigenous Papuans (OAP).

It cannot be denied that there are strengths and weaknesses in the implementation of Otsus. What Papua and West Papua need in the future is to increase the accountability and transparency of Otsus in order to benefit the welfare of the Papuan people of Special Autonomy for Papua and the welfare of indigenous Papuans.