Musrenbang Held, Bekasi Regency Focuses on Equitable Rural Development
The Bekasi Regency Government on Wednesday (8/4) began holding the Musyawarah Perencanaan Pembangunan (Musrenbang) for the 2027 Regional Work Plan (RKPD), with a focus on equitable development on a priority scale encompassing all rural areas.
Acting Regent of Bekasi Asep Surya Atmaja stated that this activity is not merely a ceremonial agenda, but a strategic momentum to agree on policy directions and regional development priorities in a measurable manner, resulting in programmes that have a direct impact on the community.
“We must ensure the existence of equitable development programmes. Do not let the Musrenbang be held, but there are villages that do not feel the results of development,” said the Acting Regent in Cikarang, quoted on Thursday (9/4).
Asep explained that the local government through this forum will set development priority scales in every village to guarantee equity. Each village will be focused on several development points that are truly needed by the community.
“Each village will have its priority scale determined, for example three to five development points that are locked in first. After that, we will look at other needs based on the population size and area,” he said.
In line with the 2027 development policy direction, Asep continued, the Bekasi Regency Government sets health, infrastructure, and education sectors as the main priority scales. The commitment to completing basic service obligations, including community health financing, also becomes a primary focus.
“Health is mandatory; no community member should be unserved. Infrastructure is also a priority, including road repairs. The same goes for education, both the construction of new schools and the rehabilitation of damaged schools,” he said.
The Acting Regent stated that development planning must be based on accurate data and implemented effectively, efficiently, and accountably so that the allocated budget can truly provide real benefits to the community.
Asep also highlighted the importance of financing innovations amid local budget limitations. One step taken is to encourage collaboration with industrial areas and companies through corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes.
“We will involve industrial areas. There are thousands of companies that can contribute, for example, helping with the development of education facilities or basic infrastructure to fill the gaps in the Regional Budget (APBD) limitations,” he explained.
The Bekasi Regency 2027 RKPD Musrenbang was attended by Forkopimda officials, leaders and members of the DPRD, regional apparatus, sub-district heads, village heads and sub-district heads, as well as representatives of vertical agencies and other stakeholders, both in person and online.