The
implementation of Special Autonomy (Otsus) is considered as an approach
of the central government in order to increase welfare while reducing
the gap between Papua and other provinces. In Otsus, more authority is
given to the regions, as well as respect for the basic rights of
indigenous Papuans. The community was directly involved in supervising
it
"Otsus is a policy for the welfare of Papua," said the Head of
the Papua Province Youth Lira, Stevez R Mara, in a discussion on
"Special Autonomy and the Struggle for Papua".
If there are
deficiencies, as well as rejection, it is normal to be part of the
criticism to make Otsus better. This is simply due to different
perspectives, when 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 is
here to answer problems in Papua. Otsus was born as an antithesis when
the New Order was all centralized. Otsus is important for the
development of human resources, health and economic development in
Papua. With great authority, it should be a stepping stone 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 just 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 and properly,
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
special autonomy funds as well as improvements in terms of distribution
in the regions. Given the location of different coastal and mountainous
areas. Especially at this time, despite being given the authority and
large funds, the Papuan human development index is still quite behind,
even though it has improved from year to year.
"Because of that,
it must be a concern to unite to push forward Otsus to continue.
Moreover, there is another addition in the DAU (General Allocation
Fund), 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 there is trust from Papuans to
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 it is a natural thing
so that implementation can be even better. "We in two customary areas,
last September, have conducted an evaluation, attended by women and
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, district cities receive special
autonomy funds as well after being reduced at the provincial level, but
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 related to
Otsus, he sees it as normal. However, he urged the provincial government
to be more open, transparent, and at the same time willing to
collaborate to evaluate Otsus together. Do not go alone.
"If
there is openness, it can be resolved properly, so that next time it can
be fixed. For us in the regions, every year we get Rp 40-Rp 100
billion, focused on the health sector, education, basic infrastructure
and other affirmations. The regency of Jayapura provides extraordinary
space for indigenous peoples. There are efforts to revive adat with a
small amount of affirmative funds, "he said.
He reminded not to
let people be busy taking care of the Special Autonomy money, but the
content was not, in this case how to raise all the potential of
indigenous Papuans. The Special Autonomy Law also gave birth to the
Perdasus, it also provides room for the protection and alignment of the
empowerment of indigenous Papuans, according to the potential resources
they have. Evaluation of Otsus is commonplace. This is because a policy
must be reviewed for improvement, and it is natural and the Jayapura
regional government supports the special autonomy to run even better.
Chairman
of the DPRD of Maybrat Regency Ferdinando Solossa asked the Governor of
West Papua and the Governor of Papua, to be in sync. Even if there is
an evaluation, convey it to the public, conduct a public test so that
the results are known as part of transparency to the public so that the
public knows the realization of the four special autonomy priorities,
namely the education, health, economy, and cultural affirmation sectors.
"Otsus is a provincial domain, there is no coordination between the
Governors of Papua and West Papua, go their own way. "The Papuan
People's Assembly should also collaborate with the governor, who in fact
is the representative of the central government in the regions," he
said.
Source: https://rm.id/baca-berita/nasional/53659/otsus-jadi-punjuk-bagi-orang-asli-papua-untuk-makin-berdaya
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