President Prabowo Subianto Receives Report on Papua’s Special Autonomy Acceleration Measures

President Prabowo Subianto delivers directives to regional heads across Papua and the Executive Committee for the Acceleration of Papua’s Special Autonomy Development at the State Palace, Jakarta, Tuesday (12/16). (Photo by: BPMI of Presidential Secretariat/Rusman)

President Prabowo Subianto Tuesday (16/12) at the State Palace in Jakarta received a report on the strategic measures that the Government has implemented and will continue to pursue to accelerate the development of Papua’s Special Autonomy.

Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian presented the report during the President’s Directives to Regional Heads across Papua and the Executive Committee for the Acceleration of Papua’s Special Autonomy Development (KEPP OKP).

In his report, the Minister also stated that his Ministry had held a series of meetings with KEPP OKP, both internally and jointly with regional heads throughout Papua.

“To ensure the synchronization and harmonization of task implementation, this constitutes working mechanism of the Committee,” the Minister said.

The Minister also reported the launch of the Papua Development Acceleration Action Plan 2025–2029, which was held earlier today at the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas).

In addition, Tito also underscored the importance of further refining the action plan through dialogue with regional heads elected in the 2024 Regional Head Elections, who were inaugurated in 2025.

“To further refine the recently launched action plan, which will serve as a guiding framework, continued dialogue is essential with the elected regional heads to accommodate their aspirations, so that both top-down and bottom-up approaches can be effectively implemented,” he said.

On that occasion, the Minister also explained that the Executive Committee for the Acceleration of Papua’s Special Autonomy Development (KEPP OKP) is primarily tasked with synchronizing and harmonizing programs of ministries and institutions with those of regional governments.

“We hope this synchronization and harmonization of programs will have a tangible impact on the ground, accelerating development so that the Papuan people can achieve greater prosperity,” he added.

In accordance with Presidential Decree Number 110 of 2025, he said, the KEPP OKP is also mandated to carry out a supervisory function, and periodic evaluations of all development programs in Papua will likewise be conducted.

“We will coordinate with other ministries and agencies to address any issues that may arise, Mr. President. However, should there be matters requiring presidential intervention, this team, this committee led by Mr. Velix, will report directly to you so that appropriate solutions can be formulated,” the Minister stated. (BPMI of Presidential Secretariat) (RIF/EP)