JAKARTA \u2014 The National Agency for Border and Remote Area Management\n(BNPPDT) is preparing to accelerate efforts in remote areas through\nregional mapping and the setting of development priorities. The measures\ninclude strengthening infrastructure and empowering communities, and\nwere discussed with the Presidential Staff Office (KSP) at the BNPPDT\u2019s\npermanent secretariat office in Jakarta on Monday (26 October 2026).<\/p>\n
Nurdin, BNPPDT deputy for national border management, said efforts in\nremote areas would begin with mapping and the development of criteria to\ndetermine priority locations. The results would provide the basis for an\nintegrated master plan and action plan for managing national borders and\nborder areas.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor remote areas, we first map them and determine the criteria, then\nset priorities. Based on those priorities, we draw up an integrated\nmaster plan for management that links to national border and border-area\nmanagement,\u201d Nurdin said.<\/p>\n
He added that efforts to accelerate development in remote areas were\nintended to open up access to places that remain isolated. BNPPDT is\npromoting cross-sector co-operation so that the measures can be\nimplemented over the next two to three years.<\/p>\n
Alongside infrastructure development, BNPPDT is preparing community\nempowerment programmes based on local needs. One initiative is to\norganise support for fishermen, including registration, assistance,\nguidance and safety measures while they are at sea.<\/p>\n
The approach is expected to strengthen local economies and improve\nthe preparedness of residents on outer small islands for extreme weather\nand high waves, which could disrupt economic activity and transport\naccess.<\/p>\n
In land border areas, BNPPDT is preparing the \u2018Building an\nIndependent Papua Village at the Nation\u2019s Front Porch\u2019 pilot programme,\none of the agency head\u2019s initiatives to accelerate development. It\ntargets seven villages near State Border Crossing Posts (PLBN), with\nmeasures to improve connectivity, build bridges and boreholes, and\nexpand agriculture by establishing rice fields and gardens.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bnppdt-makes-independent-papua-a-pilot-programme-to-accelerate-development-in-border-regions-1793101893", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }