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How far can poverty alleviation go?
Opinion 6 years ago

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How far can poverty alleviation go?

In Indonesia, poverty reduction is on the right track. The considerable economic growth in the last two decades has helped the country reduce its poverty rate from 24.2 percent in 1998 to a single-digit poverty rate of 9.41 percent in March 2019, according to Statistics Indonesia (BPS). Nevertheless, several challenges remain.
'Gerobak Cinta', education and fast action: East Flores regent develops program to reduce stunting
National 6 years ago

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'Gerobak Cinta', education and fast action: East Flores regent develops program to reduce stunting

East Flores regency has reduced its stunting rate from 44 percent, one of the highest in the country, to 26 percent through the Gerobak Cinta program.
Reducing poverty, one experiment at a time
Opinion 6 years ago

Reducing poverty, one experiment at a time

Efforts toward the eradication of poverty typically comprise difficult choices about where to allocate limited resources and are filled with questions about the most effective interventions to achieve the intended results.
Papua turmoil and its people's discontent
Opinion 6 years ago

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Papua turmoil and its people's discontent

The violent unrest and demonstrations that occurred this month in several cities in Papua that have killed dozens and injured hundreds has brought to our attention the Papuans’ feelings of anger and frustration as well as the question of how economic growth in our easternmost province has benefitted Papuans.
Toward zero poverty and sustainable development with innovation
Opinion 6 years ago

Toward zero poverty and sustainable development with innovation

Poverty reduction tops the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and remains a priority for most countries. Innovation that brings changes to how we live and work can be a new engine for sustainable development and poverty reduction, a tool we must command.
'It's okay to be poor': Why fighting poverty remains challenging in Indonesia
Opinion 6 years ago

'It's okay to be poor': Why fighting poverty remains challenging in Indonesia

Most of our respondents believed being poor was God’s fate, and there was nothing they could do. This attitude is believed to come from a Javanese philosophy of acceptance called “nrimo”.
Rich Jakarta has sluggish poverty rate decline, expert says
City 6 years ago

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Rich Jakarta has sluggish poverty rate decline, expert says

Jakarta has been able to reduce poverty but not yet significantly.
Poverty rate at 3.47% in Jakarta, but 27.53% in Papua: BPS
Business 6 years ago

Poverty rate at 3.47% in Jakarta, but 27.53% in Papua: BPS

“It’s important to note that the wealth disparity between urban and rural areas remained very high with the rate in rural areas almost two times that of the rate in urban areas,” BPS head Suhariyanto said on Monday.
Poverty rate falls but disparity remains high
Business 6 years ago

Poverty rate falls but disparity remains high

As of March, the poverty rate was recorded at 6.69 percent in urban areas and at 12.85 percent in rural areas. 
Who are the poor in Indonesia?
Opinion 6 years ago

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Who are the poor in Indonesia?

Who are the poor? The answer to the question, particularly in relation to Indonesia, depends on the measurements used. To support my argument, I examine two common approaches to measuring poverty — monetary and multidimensional — and advance some ideas on how their use could help formulate more effective poverty reduction policies. #opinion
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