25Jun 25
- Admin Web Papua
- Pembangunan Daerah
- 2732 x dilihat.
JAYAPURA – Acting Governor of Papua, Ramses Limbong, met with members of the United Forum of Papuan Youth, which includes representatives from Barisan Merah Putih (BMP), the Indonesian Christian Student Movement (GMKI), Meepago Youth, and human rights activists, at the Papua Governor’s Office. The Acting Governor was accompanied by the Acting Assistant to the Regional Secretary and several heads of related Regional Apparatus Organizations. (June 25)
During a warm and engaging meeting, the Acting Governor highlighted several current challenges faced by Papua Province, including limited job opportunities and the high proportion of personnel expenditure in the Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget.
“Job opportunities in Papua are still very limited. Currently, recruitment of civil servants is temporarily halted because our personnel expenditure has exceeded 35 percent of the total Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget. This is a major challenge that we must find solutions to together,” he stated.
He emphasized the important role of youth as the main pillar in regional development and urged all Papuan youth groups to actively participate in maintaining social and political stability, especially before and after the conduct of the Repeat Voting (PSU) in Papua.
“We must keep Papua in a conducive state. In this situation, the role of youth is highly strategic. The government cannot work alone—we need support from all elements of society, including youth,” he added.
Meanwhile, a Meepago youth leader and civil servant in the Papua Provincial Government, Hery Asso, shared the views of Papuan youth regarding the current governmental dynamics.
“We, the youth, understand very well the conditions Papua is facing today. Therefore, collaboration and synergy with local governments are needed to voice this reality to the central government,” said Hery Asso.
He also stressed the importance of affirmative policies for Papua across all sectors, including infrastructure development, education, health, and political representation.
“Affirmation does not mean dependency, but rather a recognition of the unique challenges faced by Papuans. This is important to ensure fair and sustainable development,” he asserted.
The meeting concluded with a joint commitment to strengthen collaboration between the local government and youth groups in building a peaceful and just Papua. ***
