Timika, C Papua, May 11 -- Six governors from Indonesia's Papua region gathered in Timika on Monday to discuss future development priorities and the implementation of Papua's special autonomy program, amid calls for stronger oversight of government funding.

The two-day forum, titled the Strategic Coordination Forum for the Acceleration of Papua Development, brought together governors, mayors and district heads from across Papua, organizers said.

Central Papua Governor Meki Frits Nawipa, who chairs the Association of Regional Heads in Papua, said the special autonomy program had provided major financial support for the region's development.

"We must be grateful because the government has provided special autonomy funds for six provinces...