The native Papuans' involvement in the regional development can also reduce inequality in income distribution, which in turn can reduce development inequality between regions,he said.
"Each district in the Papua region has the potential for different natural resources and customs. It requires a more specific approach and the need to involve indigenous communities in every development effort," he noted in a statement from his office on Friday.
Moreover, he affirmed that the involvement of Indigenous communities can support poverty reduction and their ability to absorb labor by focusing on expanding their economic scale and access to economic assets.
Raharjo conveyed the statement while closing the National Coordination Meeting for the Acceleration of Development of Disadvantaged Regions in Wamena, Jayawijaya District, Papua Mountain Province on Thursday (July 18).
He then called on all related parties to reflect on the 2019–2024 National Medium Term Development Plan (RPJMN) in advancing underdeveloped areas, especially in Papua.
"At the end of the 2020-2024 RPJMN period, we need to reflect, especially on the target of 25 underdeveloped regions and as part of the efforts to prepare the 2025-2029 RPJMN, which is more inclusive and affirmative," Raharjo remarked.
Furthermore, he emphasized that the results of the National Coordination Meeting should be used to create an inclusive economy. This would increase welfare and reduce disparities between groups and regions, especially in Eastern Indonesia.
He then drew attention to the need for future strategic steps to implement the 2025–2029 RPJMN.
"Strategic steps are needed to support the 2025–2029 RPJMN, which aims to fulfill and increase access to basic services, strengthen the local economy and innovation, as well as equal distribution of basic infrastructure provision, especially in the Papua region," he added.
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Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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