Formation of 3 Papua New Guinea Efforts to Accelerate Development

Member of the Indonesian House of Representatives from the PAN faction, Guspardi Gaus, said the expansion of 3 new autonomous regions in Papua province was part of the Government's efforts to accelerate development and realize the welfare of the Papuan people.

So far, public services and bureaucratic obstacles have been hampered by the vast territory of Papua and inadequate infrastructure.
With the addition of 3 new autonomous regions in Papua, it will open access to development that has an impact on the welfare of the Papuan people.

"Hopefully, with the expansion of this new province, it will provide great benefits for the Papuan people and the political will from the government to achieve community welfare that is more focused, integrated and sustainable," said Guspardi when appearing as a resource person with Dr Filep wamafma (DPD RI member) and Harris Azhar , SH, MH (Founder Lokataru) in a webinar of Constitutional Advocates with the theme "The Urgency of the Expansion of Papua Province" in Jakarta, Saturday (6/8).

According to him, the expansion of the 3 Papua New Guineans is a mandate and implementation of Law (UU) No. 2 of 2021 concerning Special Autonomy (Otsus) for Papua, specifically Article 76. Law No. 2/2021 is Lex Specialis.
"When other provinces with divisions are suspended (moratorium), Papua Province gets special treatment by expanding 3DOB in Papua by the government," said the PAN politician.

The member of Commission II of the DPRRI also explained that the expansion of the 3 Papuan new autonomous regions gave a special affirmation to the Papuan Indigenous People (OAP) by incorporating special rules in the field of the state apparatus. Where the ASN filling formation will be filled by 80% by OAP.

Not only that, for the first time filling ASN with Papuan natives who are 48 years old for ASN candidates and 50 years old for temporary workers. Where previously the age limit for these two formations was 35 years. Then, the government has also compiled a 'roadmap' for the implementation of the operationalization of government administration in these 3 new provinces.
Starting from the inauguration of the Acting Governor, the inauguration of the province, the management of ASN to the formation of the Papuan People's Assembly (MRP) and so on. This is proof that the government's alignment to raise the dignity of the Indigenous Papuans (OAP) is indeed being fought for in earnest.

In addition, another form of special attention where Commission II of the DPR RI together with the government also agreed that the entire budget for the 3 Papua New Guineans was sourced from the APBN.
"So it can be said that the realization of these 3 Papua New Guineans is fully budgeted from the APBN and does not depend on the APBD," explained the legislator from West Sumatra.

He added that it is undeniable that the special autonomy funds have not been managed properly and there has been a tug of war between elites in Papua.
In addition, it is alleged that most Papuan officials are in Jakarta more than in their regions. So it is natural that people are worried that the addition of these 3 new autonomous regions will not affect the welfare of the Papuan people.
According to him, it is necessary to improve the mentality of the local government and reform the bureaucracy as well as the management of central government funds in an accountable, efficient and effective manner and fully utilized for the benefit and improvement of the welfare of the Papuan people.

Currently the government has formed a special agency tasked with synchronizing, harmonizing, evaluating, reporting and coordinating integrated development in the Papua region. This special agency is directly chaired by the Vice President and consists of Cabinet Ministers, Ministry of Home Affairs officials and officials from Papua.

If the Papuan people feel a significant improvement in terms of economy, education, access to health, bureaucratic/government services and so on, it is believed that the formation of this New Autonomous Region will be able to reduce social jealousy which has culminated in triggering conflicts that have been occurring in Papua. Meanwhile, the Government must provide assistance and supervision so that development in the new autonomous region of Papua can run optimally in realizing development funds in various fields.

"Because it is in line with the development program that will be implemented in various sectors ranging from infrastructure, health, education, fast bureaucratic services and so on, it is hoped that it will accelerate our brothers and sisters on the earth of Cendrawasih, being able to catch up with other regions in Indonesia," concluded member of the Legislative Council of the Republic of Indonesia.

SOURCE: https://time.online/2022/08/10/9610/