Jayapura, Jubi – The Central Papua provincial government is expanding opportunities for Indigenous Papuan (OAP) businesses to participate as suppliers of goods and services for government procurement.
Martinus Agapa, head of the Procurement Bureau at the Central Papua Provincial Secretariat, said the government is providing greater access for local Indigenous businesses to compete as vendors in provincial procurement projects.
According to Agapa, the policy is in line with Presidential Regulation No. 108 of 2025, which broadens opportunities for local enterprises, including Indigenous Papuan-owned businesses, to take part in government procurement.
He made the remarks while opening the Level 1 Government Procurement (PBJ) competency certification exam and the Type C Commitment-Making Officer (PPK) certification exam for Central Papua provincial government employees in Nabire on Friday.
Agapa said that, alongside increasing opportunities for Indigenous Papuan businesses, the Procurement Bureau is also expanding the use of the government’s electronic procurement catalogue by adding more locally produced goods from Central Papua.
“This policy is part of the governor’s and deputy governor’s vision to broaden market access for local businesses and increase the use of domestic products in every government procurement process,” Agapa said.
He said government procurement serves not only to meet the operational needs of public institutions but also as a strategic tool to stimulate regional economic growth.
Agapa said that by strengthening the professionalism of civil servants and increasing the use of local products through the electronic catalogue, the provincial government aims to build an inclusive, transparent and accountable procurement system that contributes to economic growth and improves public welfare.
“Strengthening the capacity of civil servants is one of our priorities in building a professional, transparent and accountable government procurement system,” he said.
The competency examinations are intended to ensure that officials involved in procurement possess the knowledge and skills required to carry out their responsibilities professionally, effectively, efficiently, fairly and transparently.
“Improving the competency of government officials is a strategic step to ensure that every procurement process complies with professional standards and existing regulations,” Agapa said.
He added that increasing the number of certified procurement officials would strengthen the institutional capacity of the provincial government, improve the quality of public services, and support more effective, efficient and accountable budget management. (*)
