JAYAPURA – The Papua Provincial Government has emphasized the importance of strengthening the alignment of development programs between the central and regional governments through the role of the Papua Special Autonomy Development Acceleration Executive Committee (KEPP Otsus). This was underscored during a meeting between Papua Vice Governor Aryoko AF Rumaropen and the Papua KEPP Otsus team in Jayapura on Wednesday (February 4, 2026).

The meeting, which took place in the Vice Governor's office, was attended by Papua KEPP Otsus members Ignatius Yogo Triyono, Billy Mambrasar, and Yanni. Also accompanying the Vice Governor were Acting Papua Regional Secretary Christian Sohilait and Head of Papua Regional Development Planning, Research, and Innovation Agency, Muflih Musaad.

Vice Governor Aryoko said that KEPP Otsus holds a strategic position as a direct link between the regional government and the President of the Republic of Indonesia. This role is considered important in ensuring that Papua's development direction over the next five years remains in line with national policy.

"KEPP Otsus serves as a faster and more effective coordination channel for conveying regional needs, especially in supporting Papua's priority development programs," Aryoko said.

The meeting also discussed directives from the President of the Republic of Indonesia during the inauguration of the Governor and Vice Governor of Papua, particularly the acceleration of development in the sectors of food security, health, education, infrastructure, and other strategic programs. All of these development agendas are expected to be integrated from the central level down to the regencies and cities.

Aryoko also highlighted the region's fiscal challenges, which are not yet fully balanced with the needs of public services and development. According to him, this situation requires greater policy support and attention from the central government through the Special Autonomy mechanism.

The Papua Provincial Government hopes that communication and coordination with Papua KEPP Otsus can continue to be strengthened so that regional aspirations can be advocated more effectively at the national level. This synergy is expected to accelerate the realization of equitable and sustainable development in Papua. ***