Vice President Ma’ruf Amin is calling on all stakeholders to work together in creating a more advanced and prosperous Indonesia. During the Commemoration of XXVII Regional Autonomy Day 2023, Amin urged local governments to maintain their synergy in providing the best possible public services for the community. Regional autonomy is seen as the right, authority, and obligation of the regional governments to regulate and manage their respective regions in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations. The theme of the event, “Advanced Regional Autonomy, Superior Indonesia” highlights the empowerment of local communities and governments to increase their competitiveness to improve the people’s welfare.
The ceremony was attended in person by Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian as well as regional heads from various provinces, cities, and districts throughout Indonesia. 25 breakthrough programs implemented by various regional governments were showcased in the Regional Governments’ Innovation Festival during the commemoration event. As the host of the event, Makassar City Government also optimized the momentum to promote their city branding as “Delicious Culinary City” by inviting all participants to enjoy one of the city’s culinary delights, coto, which is a type of soup made from boiled beef or buffalo meat, mixed with spices such as turmeric, lemongrass, galangal, ginger, and peanuts.
In summary, the call to collaborate among all stakeholders to realize a more advanced and prosperous Indonesia was emphasized during the Commemoration of XXVII Regional Autonomy Day 2023. The event showed recognition towards the independence of regional governments and highlighted the empowerment of local communities and governments to increase their competitiveness to improve the people’s welfare. The Regional Governments’ Innovation Festival showcased 25 breakthrough programs implemented by various regional governments while also promoting Makassar City’s branding as a Delicious Culinary City.
