The Indonesian government tries to reach remote areas in various ways, one of which is through the special autonomy fund (autonomy) in Papua. Director of the Public Policy Institute (PPI), Sujono HS, said that the funds provide opportunities for youths in Bumi Cendrawasih.
"Providing potential and opportunities to get education and skills according to the talent fields they are interested in," said Sujono.
According to him, the government has budgeted special autonomy funds for Papua Province amounting to IDR 5.86 trillion and West Papua Province IDR 2.51 trillion. Special autonomy funds will be more abundant. The total funds disbursed will reach IDR 126.99 trillion in 2022.
The special autonomy funds that have been distributed to Papua amounting to Rp. 93.05 trillion since 2002, and West Papua amounting to Rp. 33.94 trillion since 2009.
Sujono said there were many potential youth in Papua who could develop local wisdom. One of the highlights is Paskalis Pigai, which focuses on photography and videographers.
Paskalis wants the youth in Papua to develop their potential like him. "More people wish to become the state civil apparatus (ASN) instead of being professionals here," he criticized.
In fact, with such a large special autonomy fund, every youth in Cendrawasih Earth can be helped to develop their own profession. He criticized Papuan youths for choosing to join ASN recruitment rather than developing their own potential. According to him, there are still problems and polemics in the recruitment of state servants in the region.
"I chose entrepreneurship because I work freely, can open jobs for other people, and earn a higher income," said Paskalis.
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