The Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas) is\nencouraging more equitable development in Papua to accelerate economic\ngrowth and improve the quality of human resources across various\nsectors.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe hope that development in Papua becomes more even, thereby\naccelerating economic growth and human resource development, starting\nfrom mature and integrated planning from the central to the regional\nlevels,\u201d said Abdul Malik Sadat Idris, Deputy for Infrastructure at the\nMinistry of Bappenas, in a written statement in Wamena on Sunday.<\/p>\n
Abdul stated that development needs to be carried out evenly across\nIndonesia, particularly in Papua, which possesses unique characteristics\nand specific developmental needs.<\/p>\n
He noted that Highland Papua, as a relatively new province, requires\nthe simplification of regulatory and licensing systems across various\nsectors to support increased regional income and public welfare.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn other regions, we see an excess of regulation and complex\nlicensing systems that make processes cumbersome. We hope that in\nHighland Papua, this is not the case, so that accelerated development\ncan be realised through the presence of investors,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Abdul explained that the six provinces in Papua need to utilise their\nspecial status through the implementation of special autonomy to improve\nthe welfare of indigenous Papuans (OAP).<\/p>\n
\u201cWe hope that with such special regions, it will be easier for\nindigenous Papuans to engage in business, work, and schooling, and for\nexternal investments to enter,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe certainly hope that through the Ministry of Bappenas, as the\nIndonesian economy continues to grow, we can reduce poverty rates\nthroughout Indonesia, including in the Papua region.\u201d<\/p>\n
Abdul also highlighted the high cost of living in Highland Papua,\nwhich has remained relatively high. According to him, this condition is\na challenge that must be addressed through more equitable\ndevelopment.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople in Java tend to protest even when fuel prices and basic\ncommodities rise slightly, but the people here in Highland Papua are\naccustomed to living with high costs,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n
Consequently, he expressed hope that more equitable development can\nbe increasingly felt by the people in eastern Indonesia, including\nthrough an increased role of the central government in the development\nof Papua.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bappenas-pushes-for-more-equitable-development-in-papua-1790547736", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }