TERRITORIAL REGULATION OF THE DUTCH COLONIAL GOVERNMENT IN NEDERLANDS NIEUW GUINEA 1898-1962
ABSTRACT: This study discussed
about the regulation of the Dutch colonial administration for its expansion in
Nederlands Nieuw Guinea (NNG) between 1898 and 1962. The arrangement covered the expansion area,
uniting and abolition of the gov-ernment. This process began with the
exploration activities, construction of infrastructure facilities and transportation/communication
and recruitment of government officials. Construction of transportation and
communication made local economy was increase. Government officials who stationed
in the region must meet the specific requirements such as familiar with the
area and experienced in their duties as well as having a high spirit of
devotion. Territorial structuring was based on consideration of geographic/transportation
access, culture, economic and political values of such area. Government policy on
regional growth aims to shorten the span of colonial government control over
territory and population of NNG and government's services that closer to the
territory’s population.
Author: Rosmaida Sinaga
Journal Code: jpsejarah&umumgg130001
