JAKARTA - Deputy Minister of Home Affairs (Wamendagri) Bima Arya Sugiarto considers increasing fiscal capacity and regional economic independence to be the biggest homework in 30 years of implementing regional autonomy.
"Regional autonomy is also about independence. If we evaluate the 30 years of its journey, the biggest homework at this time is to increase the fiscal capacity and economic independence of the region," said Bima as reported by ANTARA, Monday, April 27.
He emphasized that regional autonomy is not merely a grant of authority to local governments, but also a responsibility to build independence in the management of resources and financing for development.
According to him, without strong fiscal autonomy, local governments will find it difficult to provide optimal and sustainable public services for the community.
Bima added that regional autonomy is an ongoing process and requires continuous improvement, especially in strengthening the regional economy.
In addition, he highlighted the importance of the role of regional heads in facing various challenges that are not only local, but also national and global.
"In addition to challenges at the local and national levels, regional heads also face increasingly complex global geopolitical dynamics," he said.
He appreciated a number of regional heads who were considered able to answer the challenge and optimize opportunities to improve regional performance.
Bima hopes that the strengthening of fiscal capacity and regional economic independence will continue to be encouraged so that the implementation of regional autonomy can provide real benefits for the welfare of the community.
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