KEPPOK: Accurate data on indigenous Papuans is key to targeted affirmative action programs

The Executive Committee for the Acceleration of Special Autonomy Development in Papua (KEPPOK) has identified accurate data on indigenous Papuans (OAP) as the primary requirement for ensuring the effectiveness of affirmative action programs. The committee emphasizes that precise population statistics are essential to ensure that government development initiatives and special autonomy policies are appropriately targeted to reach the intended beneficiaries.

By prioritizing data accuracy, KEPPOK aims to enhance the implementation of development programs within the Papua region. This focus on data collection is presented as a foundational step for the government to improve the precision and impact of its affirmative policies for the indigenous population.