The Provincial Government of North Kalimantan is committed to improving accessibility and inclusive services for vulnerable groups through a pioneering tax relief initiative for disability-modified vehicles, that is, vehicles designed for people with disabilities. This effort is anchored by Provincial Regulation (Perda) No. 1 of 2024 and Governor Regulation (Pergub) No. 25 of 2024, which provides implementing guidelines. Through this

Down Syndrome, an intellectual disability, is often misunderstood, leading many to see people with the condition as unable to contribute meaningfully. However, with greater awareness, we can break these stigmas and recognise the unique talents and creativity of people with Down Syndrome. In honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, SKALA organised a knowledge-sharing session on “The Potential for Independence and

To address challenges related to fragmented data systems, the Aceh government has established platforms such as the Village Information System (SIGAP) and the Aceh Open Data Portal. In collaboration with SKALA, the provincial government is strengthening its data infrastructure so that evidence to plan, budget, provide, and monitor basic services is available, accurate and accessible. On October 10, 2024, Gita

Gender-responsive budgeting (GRB) is an important tool to ensure that government policies and financial decisions promote gender equality. It integrates gender considerations into all stages of budgeting and addresses disparities between men and women by ensuring that public resources are allocated in a fair and equitable way. In Indonesia, both central and regional governments are working to enhance gender mainstreaming

The 2024 Asia-Pacific Regional Conference (APRC) on Population Ageing in Bali, held from 11 to 13 September, brought together about 500 delegates from 38 countries. The conference explored the theme of Reframing Ageing and foster dialogue on strategies that prioritize fairness and equity for present and future older generations.

In September 2024, the Provincial Revenue Management Agency (Bappenda) of West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) and SKALA hosted a two-day workshop in Mataram to finalize a cooperation agreement between provincial and district/city governments on regional taxes and levies. This workshop focused on implementing Regional Regulation No. 2/2024, derived from Indonesia’s Law No. 1/2022 on Financial Relations between Central and Regional Governments

In the last decade, the government of Indonesia has enacted Law No. 8/2016 on People with Disabilities and government regulation No. 70/2019 on the Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation of the Respect, Protection, and Fulfilment of the Rights of People with Disabilities. To operationalize these, the central government established the National Action Plan on People with Disabilities (RAN PD) while local governments

In the heart of Papua, local leaders like Sella are making a positive difference for their communities. Her story is one of dedication and a profound connection to her land and people. Sella's journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a driver of development highlights the importance of Indigenous perspectives in sustainable and inclusive progress.

The integration of Bappenas’ Social Welfare data-based Development Planning System (SEPAKAT) and the Ministry of Home Affairs’ Regional Planning Information System (SIPD) is a key step in enhancing Indonesia’s regional development planning and achieving national development goals. SEPAKAT uses data from the Socioeconomic Registry (Regsosek) to assess the welfare of the population. The SIPD platform is used by regional governments