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Govt supports accelerated national food, energy hub in South Papua

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Ribka Haluk reaffirmed the commitment of the Ministry in supporting acceleration of the development of the National Food, Energy, and Water Production Hub (KSPEAN) in South Papua Province.”With the Regional Spatial Plan, the governments together with relevant ministries and agencies could begin to move more quickly in terms of spatial planning, regulations, and other technical aspects,” Haluk said in a statement received here on Thursday.Haluk explained the Ministry has undertaken various preparatory and synchronisation measures with regional governments, as a follow up to Presidential Instruction Number 14 of 2025 on the Acceleration of KSPEAN Development, particularly in South Papua.One of the key achievements completed is the formulation of Regional Spatial Plan for South Papua for 2025-2029 period, which serves as the primary foundation for directing integrated regional development.According to Haluk, the Regional Spatial Plan will provide certainty regarding development directions, while accelerating coordination among ministries, agencies, and regional governments, in supporting the development of food and energy production centers in South Papua.In addition to planning and regulatory aspects, Haluk emphasised the importance of a social approach that prioritises active communication with local communities, particularly customary land rights holders.She stressed the success of development is determined not only by technical readiness, but also by the government's ability to build trust and mutual understanding with local communities.”When communication does not run well, then various misunderstandings may arise and potentially hinder program implementation,” she remarked.Furthermore, she expressed hope the synergy among the central government, regional governments, and communities would accelerate the realisation of KSPEAN development, as one of the national strategic projects supporting food and energy security and development in eastern Indonesia.