Indonesian minister urges transparency in post-disaster reconstruction plans

Indonesia's Minister of Home Affairs, Muhammad Tito Karnavian, has called for greater transparency from ministries and agencies regarding post-disaster rehabilitation and reconstruction (rehab-rekon) programs for Sumatra.

Tito, who also chairs the Task Force for the Acceleration of Post-Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction in Sumatra, emphasized that local governments need clear information about the central government's planned interventions in their respective regions. This openness is crucial for ensuring that the rehab-rekon programs are implemented according to the President's directives.

The task force has developed a Master Plan for Accelerated Rehab-Reconstruction, involving 32 ministries and agencies, as well as input from provincial and district governments in the affected areas. This plan has received approval from the House of Representatives and presidential endorsement for implementation over three years, from 2026 to 2028.

The total estimated budget for the program is Rp100.1 trillion (approximately $6.7 billion USD), to be disbursed in stages: Rp38.9 trillion in 2026, Rp32.9 trillion in 2027, and Rp28.2 trillion in 2028. In addition to central government funding, regional governments have received an additional Rp10.6 trillion in direct transfers.

Currently, seven ministries and agencies have had their budgets approved and are beginning to disburse funds. These include the Ministries of Public Works, Public Housing and Settlements, Basic and Secondary Education, Social Affairs, the Central Statistics Agency, the Ministry of Transportation, and the Ministry of Health. Minister Tito stressed that each recipient ministry/agency must clearly communicate the allocated budget and planned programs to local governments and the public.

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I ask that it be conveyed to all regional heads and also to the public what the planned activities will be with the budget that has been received from the Ministry of Finance.