JAYAPURA - Acting Governor of Papua, Ramses Limbong wants the Bring Village in Jayapura Regency to be an example of independence that can be achieved by other regions in Papua, in terms of improving the economy broadly.

Limbong appreciated the community, village heads, government officials, and local traditional and religious leaders who have worked together in realizing Bring Village as a Pilot Project of Smart Village in Papua Province.

"We appreciate all parties who have played an active role in the preparation and implementation of this program as part of strategic steps to build an independent village."

"We hope that this village will become a model of independent villages that can be imitated by other regions in Papua," explained Limbong during his working visit to Jayapura Regency, Friday (13/9/2024).

According to Limbong, the Papua Provincial Government is currently continuing to strengthen the local economy through potential-based empowerment including through the development of MSMEs. Then the strengthening of the creative economy is encouraged as one of the ways to increase community income and create jobs in the village.

Meanwhile, the Papua Provincial Government continues to ensure community food security and grow an independent village economy. These efforts include diversification of local food, including the processing and distribution of agricultural products with the involvement of villagers from the development stage to its implementation.

"The Papua Provincial Government provides technical assistance, mentoring programs, and policy support that are by the needs of the village community. The local government will also ensure access to capital, technology, and training to empower the village community."

"Thus, it is hoped that Bring Village can be a real example of the success of independent and sustainable village development. Because village independence is not only about the economy but also about the empowerment of the community in creating a better future," he said again.

On the same occasion, the Acting Governor also asked Bank Indonesia, Bank Papua and BNI who participated in the visit to make an active contribution to help with the needs and development of Bring Village, especially the development of the people's economy

It is known that the Acting Governor Limbong during his working visit was accompanied by his wife and the Head of the Regional Apparatus Organization of Papua Provincial Government. Governor Limbong had previously visited Supiori and Biak Numfor Regencies. ***