Papua regions receive first-quarter 2026 special autonomy funds
The disbursement was made after the local governments met all administrative and procedural requirements. “Several regions have realized Special Autonomy Funds of 1 percent and 1.25 percent because they have fulfilled all administrative and procedural requirements,” she said in a statement here on Tuesday. Based on data from the Ministry of Home Affairs as of February 19, 2026, first-quarter Special Autonomy Funds were transferred to the Regional General Cash Accounts (RKUD) of 13 local governments. These include Asmat, Biak Numfor, Boven Digoel, Jayapura, Pegunungan Bintang, Supiori, Yahukimo Districts, Jayapura City, Sorong City, South Manokwari District, Papua, South Papua, and Southwest Papua Provinces. Three other districts, Merauke, Jayawijaya, and Sarmi, received the funds on Tuesday. The total funds distributed to each region consist of the 1 percent special fund, 1.25 percent special fund, and the Additional Infrastructure Fund (DTI), with varying amounts for each region. Related news: Indonesia seeks synchronized efforts for development in Papua For example, Papua received Rp166.38 billion (around US$9.89 million), South Papua Rp91.56 billion (around US$5.44 million), Southwest Papua Rp84.61 billion (around US$5.03 million), Yahukimo District Rp142.06 billion (around US$8.44 million), and Pegunungan Bintang Rp94.90 billion (around US$5.64 million). Haluk noted that this year’s disbursement is the fastest since the implementation of the Special Autonomy Law, starting in February for the first time, earlier than the usual April or May schedule. The acceleration is supported by improved interoperability of regional financial systems through integration of the Regional Government Information System (SIPD), Regional Financial Information System (SIKD), and the National Development Planning Ministry’s system. The special funds are focused on priority sectors such as education, health, and infrastructure, making timely disbursement critical to benefiting the communities. Related news: Indonesia’s DPD mounts audit on Papua special autonomy funds Translator: Fianda, Kenzu Copyright © ANTARA 2026