Let us build a better Papua with the spirit of togetherness and unityJakarta (ANTARA) - Vice President Ma'ruf Amin inaugurated six members of the Papua Special Autonomy Development Acceleration Steering Committee (BP3OKP) at the Vice Presidential Palace, Jakarta, Monday.
As the committee head, Amin urged the members to oversee the implementation of programs outlined in the Papua Development Acceleration Master Plan (RIPPP) and Papua Development Acceleration Action Plan (RAPPP) programs.
"I hope that the members of BP3OKP will truly oversee the completion of the programs outlined in the RIPPP and RAPPP as five-year action plans," the VP noted.
According to Amin, BP3OKP is tasked with conducting synchronization, harmonization, and evaluation in addition to coordinating the implementation of special autonomy as well as conducting development in Papua.
On the occasion, he also urged committee members to escort three grand missions -- Healthy Papua, Smart Papua, and Productive Papua -- for accelerating Papua's development.
The appointment of the BP3OKP aligns with Presidential Decree Number15/M of 2013. Each member represents a province on Papua Island.
The six appointed members are Papua Province representative Alberth Yoku, West Papua representative Irene Manibuy, South Papua representative Yoseph Yanowo Yolmen, Central Papua representative Pietrus Waine, Papua Highland representative Hantor Matuan, and Southwest Papua representative Otto Ihalauw.
"You all here are selected based on your ability and commitment to advancing Papua. You now carry a great responsibility in bringing progress and prosperity to the people of Papua," the VP stated.
VP Amin called on all parties, including the BP3OKP members, to work in synergy, respect diversity, and develop Papua within the scope of the principles of justice, equality, and sustainability.
Addressing the BP3OKP members, Amin outlined four directives for developing Papua. To begin with, he called on the members to pay close attention to Papua people's aspirations and needs and be more heedful of the people's voices to enable the government to formulate policies that are in line with the reality on the ground and are able to match up to the Papua people's expectations and meet their needs.
Secondly, he pushed the members to immediately work in synergy, take strategic measures, and implement various policies within the framework of accelerating development of Papua's special autonomy development.
Under the third grand mission, he underscored the need to establish coordination and synergy with ministers, heads of agencies, regional leaders, and all related stakeholders in order to lay down a strong foundation for developing Papua and tackling issues on the island.
The final directive concerns the urgency to continue to maintain integrity by not committing corrupt acts or abusing power and authority for the sake of personal or group interests.
"On this occasion, I would like to invite you all to strengthen our bonds of solidarity and unity. You have a crucial mission in contributing to the government's efforts to create a safe and peaceful Papua. Let us build a better Papua with the spirit of togetherness and unity," the VP pointed out.
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Translator: Rangga Pandu, Tegar Nurfitra
Editor: Sri Haryati
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