The implementation of Special Autonomy (Otsus) for Papua is considered as an approach taken by the central government in order to increase welfare, as well as to reduce the gap between Papua and other provinces. In the special autonomy, more authority is given to the regions, as well as respect for the basic rights of indigenous Papuans. The community was directly involved in monitoring
"Otsus is a policy for the welfare of Papua," said Stevez R Mara, Chair of the Lira Youth, Papua Province, in a discussion on "Special Autonomy and Papuan Struggle", Tuesday (10/11/2020).
If there are deficiencies, as well as rejection, it is normal to be part of criticism so that Otsus is better. This is simply a difference in perspective, namely that the center thinks that Otsus is for the welfare of the Papuan people while other parties see it as not optimal. In fact, large funds have been rolled out.
Chairman of the DPD Pemuda Mandala Trikora Papua Province, Albert Ali Kabiay, added that Otsus was here to answer problems in Papua. Otsus was born as the antithesis that when the new order was all centralistrik.
Otsus is important for human resource development, health, economic development in Papua. With great authority, it should be a foothold for indigenous Papuans to improve the welfare of the region and society.
"The Special Autonomy Fund must be used properly for the benefit of the Papuan people," he said.
He considered that Papuan youths had to think broadly, not only looking at one side, considering that the positive impact of special autonomy was also large. Large funds disbursed have reached Rp. 127 trillion. If used wisely, funds will benefit health, education, economic development, and others.
"If it is used properly it will benefit indigenous Papuans, as youths they must encourage Otsus to be more positive," he said.
He encouraged transparency from the provincial government regarding the Otsus funds as well as improvements in the distribution of the Special Autonomy budget in the regions given the different locations for coastal and mountainous areas. Especially at this time, even though it has been given the authority and large funds, the Papuan human development index is still quite behind, even though it has improved from year to year.
"Therefore, it must be a concern to unite to push forward Otsus to continue, especially if there are more additions to the DAU, meaning this is a concern from the center so that there is equitable development in Papua. As a native Papuan youth, hopefully the funds will be used transparently, so that Papuans have confidence in the provincial government, "he said.
On the same occasion, Jayapura Regent Mathius Awoitauw explained that Otsus is an affirmative action by the central government to accelerate development in Papua. Moreover, from various sectors, Papua is still lagging behind other provinces.
Special autonomy, said Mathius, is one solution, acceleration, for equity, as well as a middle ground. He is sure that Otsus will continue, it only needs evaluation and is a natural thing so that implementation can be even better.
"We in two customary territories, last September, have conducted an evaluation, attended by traditional female youth religious leaders, there is the MRP (Papuan People's Council), we have a dialogue to see how the special autonomy funds will be after 20 years," he said.
To be sure, districts / cities also receive Otsus funds after previously deducting them at the provincial level. However, Jayapura seeks to maximize the special autonomy funds to encourage community involvement to become more independent, empowered, and able to strengthen culture.
Even if there is a negative response regarding Otsus, he sees it as normal. However, he urged the provincial government to be more open, transparent, and willing to collaborate to evaluate Otsus together. Don't walk alone.
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