October 22, 2025Open Access

The Impact of Special Autonomy Funds on Poverty Levels in Papua Province

Key Points

Poverty reduction is correlated with increased Special Autonomy Funds in Papua Province, impacting welfare.
Time series regression analysis highlights a 6.558% decrease in poverty levels since the introduction of SAF.
Despite improvements, poverty remains high at 27.38%, suggesting other factors are at play.
Better management of these funds is essential for long-term poverty alleviation in Papua.

Abstract

This study analyzes the impact of Special Autonomy Funds (SAF) on poverty levels in Papua Province. Despite the increase in regional development budgets due to the SAF, the poverty level in Papua remains high, reaching 27.38% in September 2021. This study employs time series regression analysis to examine data from 2010 to 2021. The results indicate that SAF significantly contributes to poverty reduction, with each increase in SAF resulting in a 6.558% decrease. However, poverty rates continue to stagnate because of other unidentified factors. Therefore, better management of these funds is essential to enhance the welfare of the Papuan people and effectively address poverty.

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