Integration of Papuan Local Transmigration and Fiscal Monetary Policy for Food Security in Klamono-Segun
Keywords:
Fiscal Policy, Food Security, Indigenous Papuans, Local Transmigration, Monetary PolicyAbstract
Transmigration in Papua has a long history, stretching from the colonial era to the Special Autonomy era, which began in 2001. Currently, local transmigration is geared towards greater inclusiveness by involving Indigenous Papuans as active participants. However, its implementation faces several challenges, particularly limited productive land, infrastructure, market access, and potential conflicts over customary land rights. Furthermore, food security in West Papua, particularly in the Klamono-Segun District, remains highly vulnerable due to dependence on rice from outside the region, low local food productivity, and a high prevalence of stunting. The potential for locally sourced foods, such as sago, cassava, and corn, is substantial but has not been optimally utilised due to a lack of processing innovation and market access. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach, analysing literature and official documents, including the 2026 Macroeconomic Framework and Fiscal Policy Principles. The results indicate that national fiscal-monetary policy is expansionary and provides a strategic opportunity to strengthen food security in Papua. Fiscal instruments such as agricultural subsidies, the use of Special Autonomy Funds, special credit schemes, and nutrition programmes can be synergised with local transmigration to empower indigenous Papuans. From a monetary perspective, price stabilisation, regional inflation control, and financial inclusion are important supporting factors. Rather than being merely a technical strategy, the integration of local transmigration with fiscal-monetary policy serves as an instrument for equitable, inclusive, and sustainable development. Successful integration is crucially determined by the active participation of indigenous Papuans, respect for customary rights, and adaptive social protection measures that can bridge the socio-economic transition. Thus, Klamono-Segun has the potential to become a model for strengthening locally based, contextual food security for Papua.
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