Jayapura, Papua – The rhythmic sound of the tifa, a traditional Papuan drum, echoed through the hall of the State Finance Building (GKN) Jayapura, marking the opening of the field practice session for the Regional Asset Valuation Training (Batch II) organized by the State Finance Polytechnic (PKN STAN) in collaboration with local governments across Papua and Maluku.
The training, conducted through a blended learning approach, began with two weeks of online classes from August 4–15, 2025, and continued with an in-person field session in Jayapura from August 19–22, 2025.
A total of 19 participants representing various regions—Jayapura City, Manokwari, Yalimo, Pegunungan Bintang, Intan Jaya, Boven Digoel, and Maluku Barat Daya—took part in the program. The opening ceremony, held on August 19, was attended by key officials, including Suzana Wanggai, Regional Secretary of Papua Province; Izharul Haq, Head of the Regional Office of the Directorate General of Treasury (DJPB) Papua; and Muhammad Yoga Prabowo, representative from PKN STAN’s Business and Service Development Unit.
In his remarks, Izharul Haq emphasized that the program is a collaborative initiative between the Regional Offices of the Directorate General of State Assets (DJKN) for Papua, West Papua, and Maluku, the Directorate of Valuation at DJKN, PKN STAN, and the Ministry of Home Affairs. He highlighted that the three-batch training series serves as a pilot project for regional asset valuation training in Indonesia, starting from the easternmost region of Papua.
Papua’s Regional Secretary, Suzana Wanggai, praised the initiative and encouraged its expansion to include all local government agencies. “Involving local government leaders directly is essential to strengthen both commitment and professionalism in managing regional assets,” she stated.
Meanwhile, Muhammad Yoga Prabowo underlined that the program is designed to be highly intensive, combining theory with practical skills to ensure participants are fully prepared for fieldwork. He reiterated PKN STAN’s commitment to supporting local governments with consultancy, assistance, and access to qualified trainers.
The field practice session was facilitated by the Regional Office of DJKN for Papua, West Papua, and Maluku, particularly through its Valuation Division led by Hari Sutarmin, with support from examiners and evaluators M. As’ad Firdaus, Nathanael Budi Hantoro, Hamid Zulkarnain Rahakbauw, and Imanishi Dwi Alfiansyah.
Organizers hope the program will produce professional regional asset appraisers capable of contributing to effective and transparent management of government-owned properties, which are considered strategic public resources. PKN STAN also announced its readiness to extend similar training opportunities to other institutions across Indonesia.
