Village development program: The view of “askesiros” in social construction, a development reality of Local Papuan Residents in Manokwari Regency

Abstract

This research purpose was to explore the knowledge and experience of local Papuan towards the village programs. Data was collected from three villages. This research gained the data by using the questionnaires, the focused group discussions (FGD), the observations, and the interviews. The view of life “askesiros” (progress) was an approach to village development that was subjective. Subsequently, it considered the development program as the domain and obligation of the government. Contradictory, the village elite felt that they had the right to enjoy the “askesiros” to accelerate program implementation. The development program needed to start from the village that was the idea from the government (Monuh). Its reason was in the past ten years when the programs destroyed vary profit, minimal participation, and assistance. They had shown a decline in the welfare of the needy population. Therefore, in the appreciating of the cultural value and the meaning of “Askesiros” as “Ororoisa” development (flowing down) needed the willingness and sincerity of the village elite, all program managers, and stakeholders.