KEHADIRAN NEGARA MELALUI KEBIJAKAN OTONOMI KHUSUS DI PAPUA (Studi Kasus Dampak Otsus Pada Ekonomi Orang Asli Papua)

Abstract

The enactment of Special Autonomy from the Central Government to the Regional Government of Papua is clear evidence of the presence of the state among indigenous Papuans to encourage development in the regions in the social economy. However, problems arise in the management of the special autonomy funds that are not yet optimal, the existence of corruption, collusion and nepotism, irregularities in regulations, and inadequate services. This article examines the impact of the presence of the state through special autonomy among indigenous Papuans in the economic field. The approach used in this research is qualitative using the case study method. Data collection techniques in the form of interviews, observation, and documentation study. The study found that the governance of the Special Autonomy Fund has not been on target, indigenous Papuans are still at the poverty line, empowerment and community assistance programs have not been optimal, practices of corruption, collusion and nepotism occur, social disparities occur, and abuse of special autonomy regulations. Thus, the presence of the state in Papua through the special autonomy policy must be re-evaluated. The state must ensure that at the end of the special autonomy era, there should not be any indigenous Papuans who are only spectators so that the aspirations for the welfare of all indigenous Papuans through special autonomy can be realized.