The Papua Provincial Government officially Kick Off and public consultation I revised the Spatial Planning (RTRW).

In the release received by the editor, kick off and public consultation I was opened by the Assistant for Development and Welfare, Papua Regional Secretary, Muhammad Musaad, who conveyed the need for policies, strategies and special approaches in development planning in Papua.

"In sustainable development, it is mandatory to encourage balance and harmony of environmental, social and economic aspects. So that the welfare of Papuans is realized, which is the basic concept in the preparation of RTRW and RPJMD and other development planning documents," Musaad said, Thursday (7/22/2021).

Meanwhile, the Head of Papua Regional Planning and Development Agency (Bappeda) Yohanes Walilo, ensured the commitment of the provincial government to implement the concept of sustainable development by developing low-carbon development.

Which is then prioritized in the green growth development document. "This is a commitment that we need to control and realize," he said.

Known in the activity also gave exposure, Director of Spatial Planning Development and Utilization of Regional Space Region II, Directorate General of Spatial Planning of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency Dr. Ir. Eko Budi Kurniawan, ST. M.Sc.

The results of Kick Off Public Consultation meeting among others concluded that there needs to be a follow-up in the form of several centralized FGD related, participatory and community existence, regional economic development and integration of indigenous peoples.

The Kick Off also aims to build understanding and get input and direction on the revision of the Spatial Planning of Papua Province which is currently underway.

This activity involves the participation of various stakeholders including the People's Consultative Assembly, Papuan Legislative Council, Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency, vertical agencies, elements of provincial/district/municipal government, universities, development partners, NGOs/CSOs, professional associations, donor representatives and media through virtual meetings with zoom applications.