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COVID-19: Jokowi calls for transparency in social assistance distribution
National 5 years ago

COVID-19: Jokowi calls for transparency in social assistance distribution

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has called for transparency in the distribution of social assistance in response to the COVID-19 outbreak amid mounting issues surrounding the delivery of aid.
Digital divide causes disparities in COVID-19 relief distribution: Experts
Business 5 years ago

Digital divide causes disparities in COVID-19 relief distribution: Experts

The country’s digital divide could further deepen inequality during the COVID-19 outbreak, as the government's distribution of social assistance relies on online platforms.
Poverty elimination back to square one as COVID-19 wipes past progress: Experts
Business 5 years ago

Poverty elimination back to square one as COVID-19 wipes past progress: Experts

A projected 8.5 million people will fall into poverty this year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a SMERU report.
COVID-19: West Java distributes cash, food to Greater Bandung residents prior to PSBB
National 5 years ago

COVID-19: West Java distributes cash, food to Greater Bandung residents prior to PSBB

West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil has decided to distribute social assistance to thousands of families in Greater Bandung before officially implementing large-scale social restrictions (PSBB) in the area amid efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Govt expands social aid for poor to prevent Idul Fitri ‘mudik’
National 5 years ago

Govt expands social aid for poor to prevent Idul Fitri ‘mudik’

From cash transfers for Jakarta residents to social aid for bus drivers, the government has launched social assistance programs to assist low-income citizens during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Govt to disburse social assistance to Greater Jakarta poor by April 20
National 5 years ago

Govt to disburse social assistance to Greater Jakarta poor by April 20

Each person will receive a staple food package worth Rp 150,000 (US$37) every week for three months.
COVID-19: Govt to distribute social aid for Greater Jakarta residents
City 6 years ago

COVID-19: Govt to distribute social aid for Greater Jakarta residents

The social assistance is a part of the government’s social safety net programs valued at Rp 110 trillion (US$6.7 billion).
Jakarta’s poor at risk as city drags feet on COVID-19 social assistance
City 6 years ago

Jakarta’s poor at risk as city drags feet on COVID-19 social assistance

The Jakarta administration’s sluggish delivery of crucial social assistance funds in response to the COVID-19 outbreak is putting the city’s underprivileged citizens at a higher risk of slipping into destitution the longer the crisis stretches on.
Managing social assistance
Editorial 6 years ago

Managing social assistance

Reliable data on these groups of people made vulnerable by the health crisis and its economic ramifications will determine the effectiveness of well-targeted social assistance programs. 
In teleconferenced meeting, Jokowi orders govt to divert $2.66 billion to COVID-19 relief
National 6 years ago

In teleconferenced meeting, Jokowi orders govt to divert $2.66 billion to COVID-19 relief

The instruction was conveyed during a teleconferenced Cabinet meeting on Monday, part of the administration’s efforts to encourage social distancing to curb the spread of COVID-19.
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