Pj Gubernur Ridwan Apresiasi Bank Indonesia Dukung Pertumbuhan Ekonomi Papua

JAYAPURA - Penjabat Gubernur Papua Muhammad Ridwan Rumasukun mengapresiasi dukungan Bank Indonesia di wilayah setempat yang turut mendorong pertumbuhan ekonomi di Bumi Cenderawasih.

Ridwan menyebut, kolaborasi Pemda Papua dan BI bahkan sangat intens dalam menekan serta mengendalikan inflasi.

"Sinergi yang erat ini bahkan telah mengantarkan pertumbuhan ekonomi Papua pada triwulan I 2024 tertinggi se-Indonesia (17,49% yoy).”

“Sementara inflasi tahunan Provinsi Papua pada bulan April 2024 terendah se-Indonesia (1,78% yoy)," ucap Ridwan pada pengukuhan Kepala Perwakilan Bank Indonesia Papua, Faturachman di Jayapura, Jumat (17/5/2023). 

Faturachman menggantikan Juli Budi Winantya, yang kini menjadi Kepala Grup Perumusan Kebijakan Departemen Kebijakan Ekonomi & Moneter. 

Ridwan berharap, kolaborasi Pemda Papua dan BI tetap terjaga bahkan semakin solid. Dimana kolaborasi bersama ini, diharapkan memberi kontribusi nyata dalam mewujudkan ekonomi Papua yang lebih kuat.

Ditempat yang sama, Deputi Gubernur Bank Indonesia, Aida S. Budiman menekankan pentingnya inovasi dan kolaborasi dalam mengembangkan sumber-sumber pertumbuhan ekonomi baru di wilayah kerja KPwBI Papua. 

Hal ini guna memperkuat struktur perekonomian, mendorong pembangunan yang lebih inklusif, dan meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat. 

“Beberapa sektor yang perlu dioptimalkan potensinya antara lain sektor pertanian, pariwisata, dan ekonomi kreatif.”

"Ini artinya sinergi antara Bank Indonesia dengan berbagai stakeholders termasuk Pemda di Papua perlu terus diperkuat dalam mengawal perekonomian daerah," tandasnya. ***

JAYAPURA - Acting Governor of Papua Muhammad Ridwan Rumasukun appreciates Bank Indonesia for supporting the economic growth in the local region of Papua.

Ridwan said that the collaboration between the Papua Regional Government and BI was very intense in suppressing and controlling inflation.

"This close synergy has even led to Papua's economic growth in the first quarter of 2024 to be the highest in Indonesia (17.49% yoy)."

"Meanwhile, the annual inflation of Papua Province in April 2024 is the lowest in Indonesia (1.78% yoy)," Ridwan said at the inauguration of the Head of Bank Indonesia Papua Representative, Faturachman in Jayapura, Friday (17/5/2023).

Faturachman replaces Juli Budi Winantya, who is now the Head of the Policy Formulation Group of the Department of Economic & Monetary Policy.

Ridwan hopes the collaboration between the Papua Regional Government and BI will be maintained and even more solid. This collaboration is expected to make a real contribution to realizing a stronger Papuan economy.

In the same place, Deputy Governor of Bank Indonesia, Aida S. Budiman emphasized the importance of innovation and collaboration in developing new sources of economic growth in the KPwBI Papua working area.

This is to strengthen the economic structure, encourage more inclusive development, and improve people's welfare.

"Some sectors that need to be optimized for their potential include agriculture, tourism, and the creative economy."

"This means that synergy between Bank Indonesia and various stakeholders, including local governments in Papua, needs to be strengthened in overseeing the regional economy," he said. ***