He identified these programs as the Healthy West Papua Card, the Smart West Papua Card, and the Productive West Papua Card.
"These three programs are part of the provincial government's efforts to apply Pancasila values for the sake of community welfare," he remarked after a ceremony celebrating the 80th anniversary of Pancasila in Manokwari on Monday.
Mandacan explained that the Healthy West Papua Card program is designed to help residents access medical services not yet covered by the National Health Insurance (JKN) program.
Elaborating on Smart West Papua, he described it as a program focused on enhancing education quality, expanding access to technology, increasing people's digital literacy, and augmenting the quality of human resources.
"Meanwhile, the Productive West Papua Card program is directed towards empowering local micro, small, and medium enterprises and tapping into regional potential in agriculture, fisheries, livestock, and tourism," he remarked.
Additionally, the governor noted that his administration had also devised initiatives aimed at driving the development of key facilities and infrastructure to boost the economy.
Mandacan stressed that all these programs had been tailored to the actual needs of residents and based on the spirit of cooperation and the principle of social justice promoted by Pancasila.
"Hopefully, our efforts will help us address poverty, ignorance, and other social issues," he stated.
He added that all elements of society share the responsibility of supporting the implementation of national and regional development initiatives.
Reflecting on Pancasila Day, the governor said he views it as a crucial momentum for the community to reinforce its commitment to safeguarding and treasuring Pancasila as a vital unifying force.
"Considering West Papua's vastly diverse population, it is essential for us to maintain tolerance and harmony among religious communities to achieve progress," he remarked.
He also called on West Papuan youth to avoid provocative narratives or issues that could threaten national stability.
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Editor: Azis Kurmala
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