Implementation of special autonomy policy towards civil society in Papua Province

Abstract

The Special Autonomy Policy in Papua Province is a strategic step by the Indonesian government to give greater authority to the regions in order to manage resources, culture, and local development that are more in line with the needs of the Papuan people. The phenomenon that is used as the object of research is the implementation of special autonomy policies in increasing the Human Development Index (HDI) in realizing civil society in Papua Province. This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Special Autonomy policy towards civil society in Papua, namely a participatory, independent, fair, and prosperous society. The research uses a qualitative research approach. Secondary data collection using literature studies; Primary data collection uses interview and observation techniques. Through qualitative analysis with a descriptive approach, this study explores the impact of Special Autonomy policies on the social, economic, and political sectors in Papua. The results show that although special autonomy provides space for improving people's welfare and political participation, there are still various challenges, such as corruption, weak infrastructure, and human resource gaps that hinder the achievement of special autonomy goals. The implementation of the special autonomy policy towards civil society in Papua Province has not been optimal, because theoretically, it shows the limitations of policy implementation in fulfilling the interests of affected parties; types of benefits received; the expected rate of change; decision-making positions; program implementers; and resource commitment; as well as weaknesses in anticipating the strengths of the actors involved; the interests of the actors involved; the strategies of the actors involved; characteristics of regimes and institutions; Compliance; and responsiveness. Practically, the implementation of special autonomy policies in increasing the Human Development Index in Papua Province has not been optimal, because data shows that the Papuan Human Development Index is still low.