Solidarity in autonomy

Solidarity in autonomy

From Warta Kota

Regional autonomy is society's hope for true development based on regional needs. Such development certainly should involve direct public participation in regional policy-making.

This hope will be realized if regional government officials are prepared to meet with local communities in order to absorb their aspirations. In this way, local people will give their support and harmonious relations can be created, so that regional leaders can foster the spirit of solidarity with their communities.

In this context, the provincial tours of Jambi Governor Zulkifli Nurdin are a positive step worthy of imitation. By touring nearly all villages in Jambi province, local communities feel closer to their leader and are more able to voice their needs.

M. DONK GHANIE Jakarta