Special Autonomy for Papua and West Papua Provinces, Opportunities, Challenges, and Hopes
The journey of implementing Special Autonomy in Papua and West Papua for more than 21 years has not shown maximum results as expected by all parties, giving the impression as if the central and provincial and district/city governments and their entire staff including the TNI and Polri have not shown a strong commitment to consistently implement mandate of the Special Autonomy law in an effective, honest and comprehensive manner. Some central government policies are considered to deny the results of the compromise. If the government and state administrators including provinces and districts/cities really show seriousness in carrying out the mandate of the Special Autonomy Law, there will be a significant change towards progress and improvement of the quality of life of the Papuan people in various aspects of life towards achieving an atmosphere of shared life. which is safe, peaceful, prosperous and just as mandated by the Indonesian Constitution and will also make a significant contri...