JAKARTA – The Papua Provincial Government has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving transparency in public information as part of its efforts to build public trust and increase community participation in development.

This was conveyed by the Acting Assistant for General Administration of the Papua Regional Secretary, Triwarno Purnomo, who represented the Governor during the Public Test Presentation for the Monitoring and Evaluation of Public Information Transparency on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, in Jakarta.

Triwarno explained that the dynamics of Papua’s governance since the implementation of Special Autonomy have brought major challenges to government administration, along with increasing demands for information transparency, which is considered an important pillar for maintaining social stability, providing public information, and strengthening public trust in the government. It is also part of the effort to establish an inclusive, responsive, adaptive, transparent, and accountable government in Papua.

Triwarno stated, “Information transparency is not merely a regulatory requirement but a strategic policy to encourage public participation in development. With Papua’s diverse geographical and sociocultural conditions, the government provides information services through Information and Documentation Management Officers in all Regional Government Work Units and integrated digital services. This is how we aim to build an inclusive, responsive, adaptive, transparent, and accountable government.”

Several issues were discussed by the evaluation team from the Central Information Commission, including capacity-building for Information and Documentation Management Officers in district or city, network strengthening, training, coordination with the media and traditional institutions, as well as administrative, infrastructure, and budgeting challenges.

The Papua Provincial Government was also encouraged to open access to priority information, such as basic services, stunting management, extreme poverty reduction efforts, and national strategic projects, so that the public can transparently monitor progress. “How the Papua Provincial Government provides guidance to Information and Documentation Management Officers in the district/city regarding their public information management is important. Transparency and coordination must continue so that openness is not seen as a threat,” said Suwito, one of the evaluators.

Meanwhile, another evaluator, Syawaludin, stated that information transparency should present Papua’s potential clearly and attractively without creating misperceptions. “Papua is like a beautiful young woman who needs to be presented well so people can understand and appreciate her,” he said.

Responding to a question about digital innovation from Budi Utami, Triwarno explained that one of the digital breakthroughs implemented is the development of a standardized government CMS website platform used across all Regional Government Work Units and designed to be disability-friendly. In addition, the Papua Provincial Government has established 250 points of Starlink internet service, with plans to increase this to 300 points by the end of the year to reach remote areas.

At the end of the presentation, Triwarno emphasized that the Papua Provincial Government remains committed to promoting information openness as a key foundation for building a harmonious relationship between the government and the public. “For us, information transparency is a connection of trust—a connection to reflect, to improve ourselves, and to strengthen public confidence so we can work together to create a progressive and harmonious Papua,” he stated.

The Public Test for Monitoring and Evaluation of Public Information Transparency, held from 18 to 20 November 2025, was attended by regional leaders, public institutions, and commissioners and members of the Central Information Commission. ***