Papuaaround.com – President Prabowo Subianto is preparing to convene a joint meeting with key ministries, national agencies, and regional leaders to reassess the mandate of the Executive Committee for the Acceleration of Papua Development. The planned discussion aims to synchronize central and regional priorities, ensuring that ongoing programs reflect the committee’s objectives and respond to the evolving needs across Papua’s six provinces.
The initiative marks one of the administration’s latest steps to strengthen coordination among national institutions and local governments. According to senior officials, the meeting will involve ministry-level stakeholders, military and police leadership, and every provincial and district head within the Papua region. The effort seeks to establish a unified approach that can streamline planning, eliminate overlapping programs, and reinforce the government’s broader development agenda.
During remarks delivered after a meeting with the Regional Representative Council at the Ministry of Home Affairs, Minister Tito Karnavian emphasized that the President intends to build alignment between central agencies and the 42 district and city administrations. He noted that the directive reflects the core purpose of the committee: accelerating equitable development through coordinated strategies.
As part of this coordination push, the upcoming session is expected to review program structures that span infrastructure, governance, economic empowerment, and public services. Although details of the agenda have not been released, officials familiar with the plan say the President wants ministries and local governments to share updated assessments of on-the-ground progress. The information is expected to inform a comprehensive evaluation of development gaps and potential policy adjustments.
The Executive Committee for the Acceleration of Papua Development was created to consolidate efforts that had previously been fragmented across multiple institutions. By bringing ministries, security agencies, and regional governments into one forum, the committee is designed to simplify communication channels and help the government deliver measurable outcomes. With the next coordination meeting approaching, observers expect renewed attention on long-standing issues such as connectivity, human development indicators, and economic disparities between urban centers and remote areas.
Minister Tito highlighted that the President’s directive includes the involvement of coordinating ministries, underscoring the need for cross-sector collaboration. He explained that the President wants all relevant institutions to present aligned and actionable plans. This includes assessments of program timelines, budget distribution, and opportunities to accelerate priority projects. Regional leaders will also be asked to share updates from their respective provinces and districts to ensure that development initiatives remain contextually grounded.
The planned gathering also holds significance due to Papua’s administrative expansion in recent years. With six provinces now operating under a renewed autonomy framework, the national government seeks to ensure that governance structures remain effective and responsive. The harmonization process therefore becomes essential to prevent administrative challenges from slowing development efforts.
In addition, the presence of national security leaders in the meeting signals the government’s intention to maintain stability as development programs progress. While the focus remains on improving welfare and public services, coordination with security agencies is considered necessary to ensure that strategic projects can move forward without disruption.
The President’s review of the committee’s mandate is also expected to lead to stronger monitoring mechanisms. Officials believe that improved oversight will help identify bottlenecks more quickly and strengthen accountability among all stakeholders. By creating clearer benchmarks and aligning responsibilities, the administration hopes to build momentum behind development initiatives in Papua.
As preparations continue, ministries are reportedly finalizing materials and coordinating internally to present unified inputs. Regional governments are also compiling recent data on development indicators, budget absorption, and community priorities. These inputs are expected to shape the discussions and provide a foundation for decisions that could influence policy direction in the coming year.
The meeting is anticipated to take place next week, though the exact schedule has not been disclosed. Once convened, it is expected to set the tone for the government’s next phase of efforts in Papua, focusing on clearer coordination, improved program execution, and strengthened commitment from both national and regional stakeholders.
Through this approach, the administration aims to reinforce its long-term development vision for Papua by ensuring that each institution works toward shared goals with greater coherence and precision. The outcome of the meeting will likely determine how future initiatives are structured and how national and regional governments collaborate moving forward for acceleration of Papua.