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Meeting Highlights of Commission 2 DPR RI

Oct 30, 2024

Notes from the Meeting of Commission 2 of the DPR RI

Welcome and Opening Remarks

  • Presenter: Leadership of Commission 2 of the DPR RI
  • Congratulated the new Minister for Empowerment of State Apparatus and Bureaucratic Reform, Rini Widiantini.
  • Highlighted the vital roles of the Ministry of PAN RB, BKN, Anri, and the Ombudsman in bureaucratic reform and public service monitoring.
  • Emphasized the importance of the meeting as the first working session for the 2024-2029 period.

Agenda Overview

  • Discussion on strategic issues and the 100-day program of the RB ministry and associated institutions after the presidential inauguration on October 20, 2024.
  • Urgent need for reforms and solutions to bureaucratic challenges.

The Role of the President

  • The President serves as both the head of government and head of state.
  • Policies from the President guide the work of Commission 2, which oversees budgeting and legislation.

Minister's Introduction

  • Minister: Rini Widiantini
  • Formerly served as Secretary of the Ministry of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform.
  • Introduced deputy ministers and key officials from her team.

Focus Areas of the Ministry of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform

  1. Organizational Arrangements
    • Completing structural setups for the Red and White Cabinet ministries.
    • Filling positions and ensuring functional accountability.
  2. Performance Accountability System
    • Implementation of SAKP to harmonize performance across ministries and institutions.
  3. Non-ASN Personnel Arrangement
    • Transitioning non-ASN employees to recognized roles, complying with Law No. 20/2023.

100-day Program Initiatives

  • Complete organizational arrangements by November 2024.
  • Establish performance accountability systems across ministries.
  • Set legal instruments for human resources management and secure employment continuity.

Budget Overview for 2025

  • Proposed budget: 392,980,127,000 IDR.

Priorities for the Upcoming Period

  • Addressing bureaucratic reform with a focus on poverty alleviation, investment increase, and public service improvement.
  • Emphasis on digital transformation and service transparency.

Feedback from Commission Members

  • Concerns Raised:
    • Complicated bureaucratic processes hindering investment and regional development.
    • Need for accountability in managing honorarium positions and preventing corruption.
  • Suggestions:
    • Establish a merit-based recruitment system for civil servants.
    • Implement effective monitoring of public services.

Conclusion and Recommendations

  • Commission 2 requests strategies from the Ministry for the 2025-2029 strategic plan.
  • Encouragement for efficient bureaucratic reform and rapid adjustment to the new government structure.
  • Call for inclusive arrangements for technical and health personnel in the hiring process.
  • Requests for timely written responses to inquiries from Commission 2.

Closing Remarks

  • Meeting concluded with thanks to all participants and commitment to ongoing collaboration for effective governance.