# DPR Proposes Special Island Region Funding via Law to Address Development Gaps

> DPR proposes special funding for island regions through legislation to tackle development disparities.
- Title: DPR Proposes Special Island Region Funding via Law to Address…
- Summary: DPR proposes special funding for island regions through legislation to tackle development disparities.
- Keywords: dpr, island regions, development gaps, legislation, funding, maluku, Republika Online
- Source: Republika Online — https://news.republika.co.id/berita/to9b7f8530000/dpr-usulkan-dana-khusus-daerah-kepulauan-lewat-ruu-untuk-atasi-ketimpangan
- Published: 2026-11-09T22:45:15+00:00
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- Topics: dpr, island regions, development gaps, legislation, funding, maluku, news
## DPR Proposes Special Island Funding
DPR suggests special funding for island regions through legislation to address development gaps and funding shortages.

> Yang menjadi kekhususan pertama adalah karakteristik geografisnya. Luas laut lebih besar dari luas darat, kemudian kendala geografis yang begitu rumit, pulau-pulau yang jumlahnya ribuan, serta tantangan konektivitas
## Geographic Challenges in Island Regions
Island regions face vast ocean areas, complex geography, thousands of islands, and connectivity challenges.
## Special Funding Mechanism Needed
Current regional funding mechanisms are inadequate for addressing structural issues in island regions.

> Karena itu, diperlukan instrumen pendanaan khusus berupa dana kepulauan di luar mekanisme transfer ke daerah yang berlaku umum
## Key takeaway

DPR suggests a special fund for island regions via legislation to address development gaps and funding shortages.