The government has signaled to continue the special autonomy of Papua. The Papuan people are also looking forward to the continuation of the Special Autonomy because it is believed to be able to improve the welfare of the Papuan people.
The Papua Special Autonomy Policy (Otsus) can be said to be a meeting point or middle way which aims to strengthen Papuan integration as well as a bridge to pursue peace and build prosperity in the Land of Papua.
Otsus itself is currently still ongoing in accordance with law number 21 of 2001 on Papua's special autonomy. So far, since it has been implemented for 20 years, the amount of special autonomy funds for Papua has reached Rp. 126.9 trillion, which is focused mainly on 30 percent for the education sector and 15 percent for the health and nutrition sector. The amount of the Special Autonomy fund shows the commitment of the Indonesian government to the development of Papua.
The discussion of the Special Autonomy Bill is currently still ongoing, the target is that the discussion will be completed in October 2020 so that it can be discussed together with the House of Representatives (DPR). Regarding the amount of the Papua special autonomy fund allocation which is equivalent to 2% of the total national general allocation fund (DAU).
The mandate of the Special Autonomy Law Number 21 of 2001, the special autonomy fund is equal to 2% and is valid for 20 years. The Special Autonomy Fund was reported as a consequence of reporting on the special autonomy status. The focus of its use is to support the improvement of health, education and welfare in Papua and West Papua. After the Reformation was echoed, there were 3 provinces that were given the funds, namely the Provinces of Nangroe Aceh Darussalam, Papua and West Papua.
Otsus Papua volume 2 must be realized, this is because the special autonomy policy is a concrete effort by the government in developing Indonesia from outside. The existence of this policy is also beneficial for Papuan children who want to continue their education, with the special autonomy funds, many Papuan children are helped to continue their studies and even go to college.
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