Satgas PRR Compiles Post-Disaster Recovery Priorities for Sumatra until 2028
The master plan (renduk) for post-disaster recovery in Sumatra, prepared by the Ministry of National Development Planning/National Development Planning Agency (PPN/Bappenas), is now entering the finalisation stage. This strategic document will serve as the primary reference for accelerating recovery in affected areas, with a focus on addressing priorities that directly impact the community.
In line with this, the Task Force for Accelerating Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (Satgas PRR) for the Sumatra post-disaster is refining the compilation of priority scales within the renduk, which projects Sumatra’s post-disaster recovery to take three years or until December 2028.
Head of Satgas PRR, Muhammad Tito Karnavian, stated that the main focus currently is to sort out the most urgent needs from various affected sectors to be addressed early.
“A master plan has been prepared by Bappenas for three years. However, under the instruction of the Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture as the head of the steering team, we will review the master plan to identify the important priorities that must be implemented in 2026,” said Tito in his statement on Tuesday (7/4/2026).
He conveyed this during a press conference following the Coordinating Meeting of the Satgas PRR Steering Team at the Complex of the Ministry of Coordinating Human Development and Culture, Jakarta, on Monday (6/4).
Tito explained that although several sectors have resumed functioning, most are still at a functional stage and require permanent solutions. Therefore, the prioritisation is focused on basic community needs that directly affect the recovery of daily life.
“Huntap is the most important priority, as we hope the community does not stay in huntara for too long. Then, main roads and bridges that must be made permanent, as well as mud clearance at several points, are also major concerns,” he clarified.
According to Tito, this priority-based approach is essential given the extensive and complex scope of damage, ranging from settlements and infrastructure to economic sectors such as agriculture and fisheries. The government estimates the recovery process will last up to three years ahead, so the handling stages must be arranged in a measured manner.
Head of the Satgas PRR Steering Team, Pratikno, stated that the master plan prepared by Bappenas will become a legal product in the form of a Presidential Regulation (Perpres) that serves as a reference for budget use by involved Ministries/Institutions in post-disaster recovery in Aceh, North Sumatra (Sumut), and West Sumatra (Sumbar).
“For 2026, we agreed on what to prioritise, which will be reviewed by the head of the implementing team (Head of Satgas PRR) together with Bappenas and related Ministries/Institutions. Then, it will be allocated as soon as possible. Because, once again, speed is very important in disaster response,” he said.
Meanwhile, Deputy for Regional Development at the Ministry of PPN/Bappenas, Medrilzam, stated that the preparation of the master plan has undergone an intensive synchronisation process between regional proposals and the work plans of ministries/institutions.
“In total, the indicative financing needs reach around Rp120 trillion, with Rp100.2 trillion to be implemented by ministries/institutions over three years,” he revealed.
For the first year, namely 2026, Bappenas will coordinate with the Ministry of Finance to target the acceleration of priority programme implementation with budget needs approaching Rp40 trillion.
For information, the Ministerial Level Coordinating Meeting of the Satgas PRR Steering Team was led by Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Pratikno and attended by Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment, Muhaimin Iskandar (Cak Imin), Head of Satgas PRR and Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian, Head of BNPB Lieutenant General TNI Suharyanto, Minister of Public Works Dody Hanggodo, and Deputy for Regional Development at the Ministry of PPN/Bappenas Medrilzam.