MERAUKE – Assistant I Regional Secretary of South Papua Province Agustinus Joko Guritno emphasized the importance of synergy in the development of Human Resources (HR) in South Papua Province. This was conveyed on behalf of the Acting Governor of South Papua, Rudy Sufahriadi when closing the launch of the Grand Design of Education Development of South Papua Province 2025-2045..
Joko Guritno also appreciated all those who had contributed, especially the Head of the South Papua Province Education and Culture Office (Disdikbud) and the teachers who had attended the event.
He emphasized the importance of synergy in the development of South Papua’s Human Resources (HR) as the foundation for the future of the new province that was established in 2022.
Joko Guritno highlighted some of the main achievements and challenges related to education development and governance, including the formation of Regional Apparatus Organizations (OPD) and filling positions.
Furthermore, the completion of the construction design of the South Papua Governor’s Office, the South Papua House of Representatives (DPR) and the Papuan People’s Assembly (MRP). Then, infrastructure preparation in the provincial capital and housing construction for State Civil Apparatus (ASN) in the Salor Independent Integrated City (KTM) of Kurik District, Merauke Regency.
It is said that the importance of the role of teachers in educating the younger generation, both Indigenous Papuans (OAP) and non-OAP. Until now, there are still children who do not have access to proper education. Then, there needs to be a special education program for children who live in remote areas or in difficult socio-economic conditions.
Acting Governor of South Papua Rudy Sufahriadi, he continued, focused on the importance of partiality for OAP through the use of special autonomy funds. “The Special Autonomy Fund must be used optimally to support education and improve the standard of living of the Papuan people,” he said. He then encouraged all parties, both the government and social and religious institutions to work together in realizing real change.
