JAYAPURA – The Papua Provincial Government has introduced the implementation of Papua Governor Regulation No. 50 of 2026 on Additional Income Allowances for civil servants, with the system now being administered electronically across the provincial government.

The socialization program was held on Thursday (Sept. 17) as part of the provincial government’s efforts to strengthen the management of civil servant allowances in a more measurable, transparent, and accountable manner. The policy is also aimed at promoting greater discipline, professionalism and performance among civil servants.

In remarks delivered by Papua Acting Regional Secretary Christian Sohilait, the Governor said the provision of additional income allowances reflected the provincial government’s attention to the welfare of civil servants. However, the allowances must be accompanied by responsibility and performance.

“Through this policy, we want to ensure that recognition and rewards for civil servants are provided measurably while continuing to take into account their responsibilities, discipline and work performance in carrying out government duties and serving the public,” Christian said while opening the socialization program on Thursday (Sept. 17).

He said the increasingly complex nature of government administration, coupled with limited regional fiscal capacity, requires resources to be managed effectively, efficiently and responsibly.

Therefore, the Papua Provincial Government remains committed to supporting the welfare of civil servants through a measurable allowance system that is adjusted to the region’s financial capacity.

According to Christian, the provision of Additional Income Allowances must be balanced with improvements in performance, discipline, professionalism and accountability among civil servants.

“The implementation of an electronic attendance system and electronic management of Additional Income Allowances is not merely an administrative mechanism, but part of an effort to establish an objective, transparent and accountable personnel management system,” he said.

Christian instructed heads of provincial government agencies to ensure that the results of the socialization program are fully understood and consistently implemented within their respective offices.

Agency heads were also asked to ensure the accuracy of personnel data, strengthen oversight of civil servant discipline and performance, and promote results and public service-oriented work culture.

Under the new system, Additional Income Allowance is expected not only to serve as an entitlement for civil servants, but also as an instrument to encourage improved performance and the quality of government administration.

“I call on all civil servants within the Papua Provincial Government to understand and implement Papua Governor Regulation No. 50 of 2026 with full responsibility. Let us make this policy a momentum to strengthen the integrity, discipline, professionalism and performance of our civil servants, while improving the quality of public services,” he said.

Christian emphasized that good governance depends not only on regulations and systems, but also on the commitment of civil servants to carry out their duties measurably and responsibly.

“Let us work earnestly, strengthen coordination and collaboration, and ensure that every government policy delivers tangible benefits for regional development,” he said.

He expressed optimism that greater professionalism and improved civil servant performance would strengthen good and accountable governance while supporting the vision of the Papua Provincial Government: Papua Cerdas, Papua Sejahtera dan Papua Harmoni (Papua CERAH). ***