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Society 5 months ago
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BGN stokes overspending criticism for billion-rupiah procurement of event planners
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) is facing renewed scrutiny after its procurement reports revealed billions of rupiah allocated for the hiring of planners for various campaigns, from training for its workers to recreational activities, raising fresh criticisms of overspending on the free nutritious meal program overseen by the agency.
Economy 9 months ago
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Revenue slump pushes budget deficit near 3% limit
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has acknowledged high pressure on the state budget and said the government’s 2025 deficit target may be missed but vowed that the figure would remain below the legal cap at 3 percent of GDP.
Academia 9 months ago
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Innovation, not mandates, will shape our climate future
World leaders need to focus on technological innovations that will help pull developing countries out of the massive amount of carbon they emit, away from costly investments prioritizing carbon reductions by rich countries, which contribute just 13 percent of global emissions.
Regulations 10 months ago
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New government lending scheme potential ‘risk’ for fiscal discipline
A new regulation allowing regional administrations and region- or state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to borrow money from the central government entails opportunities for local authorities but also poses risks to fiscal discipline, economists say.
Economy 11 months ago
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Govt gunning for high GDP growth from this quarter onward
The government has promised strong gross domestic product growth for the remainder of this year and onward as it expects higher consumption, underpinned by increased private sector activity and government spending.
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