The KPTDP and Perlinsos Programs Face Constraints in the Regions, and the Minister of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Social Affairs Are Asked to Intervene

05 October 2026 oleh admin

West Papua, dpd.go.id - Chairperson of Committee III of the DPD RI, Dr. Filep Wamafma, S.H., M.Hum., C.L.A., asked the Ministry of Home Affairs (Kemendagri) and the Ministry of Social Affairs (Kemensos) to strengthen supervision and encourage regional heads to intervene to ensure the implementation of the Government Digital Transformation Acceleration Committee (KPT/KPTDP) program and the Social Protection System (Perlinsos) run effectively down to the district and village levels.

Filep assessed that program implementation in the regions still faces several obstacles, particularly geographical conditions, limited internet access and blank spot areas, limited support staff, the registration process, activation of Digital Population Identity (IKD), and less-than-optimal cross-sector synergy.

According to him, South Manokwari could be an example of this problem. Based on field data received, approximately 12,077 families were in the target data as of May 2026, while the registration process in the field was supported by only around five PKH facilitators.

"South Manokwari is one example of how geographic issues and limited access can impact program implementation. This must be a concern for the central and regional governments to ensure that the public does not lose their right to social services and protection," Filep said on Monday (October 5, 2026).

In response, the West Papuan Senator emphasized the role of regional government heads in ensuring that central government programs translate into tangible services for the community. He argued that regional heads need to mobilize the Social Services Agency, Civil Registration Agency, district governments, village governments, Family Hope Program (PKH) facilitators, and related sectors through a single coordination mechanism.

"This isn't just a matter for one agency or PKH facilitator; regional heads need to play a coordinating role. When there are issues with geography, data, networks, or facilitators, local governments can play a central role in formulating solutions," he stressed.

Furthermore, Filep emphasized that updating socio-economic data is crucial for determining the accuracy of various government programs in the fields of education, health, poverty alleviation, food security, employment, economic empowerment and social protection.

"A family with accurate data can serve as a gateway or reference for various government programs. Therefore, data must be thoroughly updated and verified down to the village level," Filep explained.

The Need for Routine Supervision by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Strengthening Digitalization in Papua

Furthermore, Filep specifically requested that the Ministry of Social Affairs conduct regular supervision, periodic evaluations, and clear follow-up on program implementation in the regions. This supervision should directly examine issues of data accuracy, the registration process, the performance of facilitators, IKD activation, local government coordination, the condition of blank-spot areas, and the accuracy of beneficiary targeting.

"We urge the Ministry of Social Affairs to directly conduct routine supervision and periodic evaluations. If there are any issues on the ground, there must be follow-up. The Ministry of Social Affairs must ensure that programs mandated by the central government actually reach beneficiary families," said Filep.

He also asked the government to provide solutions for people in areas with limited network coverage. He stated that offline or hybrid mechanisms need to be established for areas with no internet connection so that people can still register and update their data.

"Digitalization mechanisms are meant to facilitate, not hinder. If the network is unavailable, the government must provide direct services. We must ensure that people living in remote areas are the most vulnerable to accessing services," he said.

Filep then asked the Minister of Home Affairs to encourage regional heads to provide full support for the program's implementation, while the Ministry of Social Affairs must strengthen supervision, evaluation, and control to ensure implementation in the regions is in line with the program's objectives.

"We encourage collaboration and cooperation. The Minister of Home Affairs ensures regional heads take action, the Ministry of Social Affairs supervises and evaluates, and local governments ensure services reach districts and villages. We must ensure that programs that are successful at the central level are not hampered when they reach the regions," stressed the Chairman of Committee III of the Regional Representative Council (DPD RI).

He reiterated that the success of the program is measured by the real benefits received by families, the improvement of services, and the resolution of obstacles in the field.

"South Manokwari is just one example. We must ensure that the issues identified become evaluation material for other regions. The government must be present, reaching out to families most in need, including those living in remote areas and underserved areas," concluded Dr. Filep Wamafma.