West Java Governor Targets Basic Needs, Leaner Bureaucracy at 81st Anniversary

West Java celebrated its 81st anniversary with a focus on improving the lives of its residents. Governor Dedi Mulyadi, known as KDM, outlined ambitious goals for the province, emphasizing the need to meet basic needs and streamline government operations.

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Because we have all the potential, both energy potential, agricultural potential, marine potential, geothermal potential, hydropower potential, solar power potential, to industrial and manufacturing potential spread throughout the Province of West Java.

Mulyadi acknowledged West Java's significant potential, citing resources in energy, agriculture, and industry. However, he pointed out disparities in development between districts and cities, stressing that this potential remains unevenly distributed. "Budget evaluation is the key to orchestrating development," he stated, shifting the focus from administrative to technical budget management, prioritizing fundamental needs.

Key areas for improvement include education and healthcare. Mulyadi aims to enhance the quality of education by increasing enrollment and providing scholarships, extending attention to non-formal education programs as well. In healthcare, he insists on equal service quality from primary to tertiary referral levels.

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Budget evaluation is the key to orchestrating development. The budget, which was administrative, has now changed to be technical by meeting basic needs first.

To achieve these goals, KDM plans to make government more efficient by reducing the number of provincial employees and consolidating regional work units. "The number of people working as provincial government employees must be truly based on the number of basic service needs for the community," he explained. This institutional reform aims to create a more responsive and effective administration.

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The number of people working as provincial government employees must be truly based on the number of basic service needs for the community.