PRR Task Force Urges Aceh to Synchronise Programmes with Central Government for Recovery
The Chairman of the Sumatra Post-Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Acceleration Task Force (Satgas PRR), Muhammad Tito Karnavian, has urged local governments in Aceh to synchronise physical and non-physical recovery programmes. This step aims to enable the region to complement development sectors that have not yet been accommodated by central ministries or agencies.
He made this recommendation during the Coordination and Evaluation Meeting on Development Achievements and Post-Hydrometeorological Disaster Recovery Acceleration held at the Aceh Governor’s Office on Tuesday (9/6).
The primary reference for the permanent recovery phase is the Sumatra Post-Disaster Master Plan (Renduk) for the 2026-2028 period. The Master Plan encompasses 11,520 activities with a total budget of Rp100.166 trillion, involving 23 ministries and agencies.
One concrete example highlighted by Tito is the Ministry of Public Works’ plan, which has prepared 1,141 specific activities for physical infrastructure repairs. Local governments are expected to take responsibility for other infrastructure projects that fall outside the scope of these national programmes.
“This is what we truly need to synchronise. We want to request details for these 1,1_41 activities to see exactly where they are located, so that colleagues in regencies, cities, and provinces know which areas are covered. This way, they will know which remaining tasks are the responsibility of the local government,” he stated in a written release on Tuesday (9/6).
Without a clear work map, the risk of overlapping programmes between central and local governments remains a significant obstacle on the ground. Tito emphasised that his office will immediately request all ministries and agencies to detail their work programmes and specific locations.
Data transparency is considered crucial so that local authorities can map unaddressed areas and fill the remaining recovery gaps. This ensures that every party knows exactly which regions and sectors fall under their responsibility.
From a fiscal perspective, Tito assessed that the affected local governments in Aceh possess sufficient capacity to act. The key lies in the ability of the regions to maximise the additional Regional Transfer (TKD) amounting to Rp10.6 trillion that has been distributed to the affected areas.
In addition to the TKD, inter-regional grant schemes can also be optimised. Regions receiving larger TKD allocations can assist affected areas that have more limited budgets.
Despite the availability of funds, Tito highlighted the slow submission of recovery funds from ministries and agencies to the Ministry of Finance. He expressed concern that the permanent recovery process on the ground might be hindered by internal administrative and bureaucratic issues.
“I have said that the money has been prepared by the Minister of Finance, the President has issued the directive, and the official letter is in place; the budget allocation is ready. The allocation is ready, the public is waiting, so why hasn’t it been submitted? Everyone is submitting, but some are still in process within the ministries/agencies themselves,” he asserted.
Tito’s working visit to Aceh is part of a crucial stage in permanent rehabilitation and reconstruction. The visit also serves as a follow-up to the Sumatra Post-Disaster Master Plan, which was developed across sectors alongside local governments for the three-year recovery period from 2026 to 2028.
This strategic agenda was attended by the Director General of Regional Administrative Development of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Safrizal ZA; the Head of the PRR Task Force Post, Inspector General of Police Wahyu Bintono; and representatives from various ministries and agencies within the PRR Task Force. Also in attendance were the Governor of Aceh, Muzakir Manaf; the Vice Governor of Aceh, Fadhlullah; and regents and mayors from across the Aceh Province.