Government of Gorontalo is advancing local data governance through the integration of sectoral and geospatial data as part of the national One Data Indonesia (SDI) initiative. Supported by SKALA, the government recently held a multi-agency workshop to build capacity among local agencies in managing sectoral statistics and spatial data. This effort, anchored by the new Governor’s Regulation No. 29/2025, aims to ensure data is accurate, interoperable, and aligned with national standards. By enhancing collaboration between agencies like BPS, BIG, and Diskominfotik, and launching initiatives such as the Gorontalo One Map Portal, the province is setting a strong foundation for evidence-based, area-focused planning and inclusive development.
The climate crisis is deepening inequalities in access to basic services, disproportionately affecting women, children, persons with disabilities, and Indigenous communities. In a recent SKALA Program knowledge-sharing session, experts emphasized that climate resilience must go hand-in-hand with inclusive service delivery. Integrating Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) principles into planning, budgeting, and policymaking is key to ensuring that no one is left behind. With frameworks like Indonesia’s National Action Plan on Gender and Climate Change and the 2025–2045 Long-Term Development Plan, the country has a vital opportunity to build climate-resilient systems that are equitable, participatory, and responsive to the needs of the most vulnerable.
The SKALA Internship Program empowers Indonesia’s next generation of leaders by providing hands-on experience in inclusive development and governance. Now in its second year, this highly competitive program selects outstanding university students and recent graduates—like Dara Callista Amanda, a low-vision intern who worked with the North Kalimantan Government—to engage with real-world policymaking and civil society collaboration. With placements across Jakarta, Maluku, and Kalimantan, interns gain exposure to Australia–Indonesia partnerships, multidisciplinary development work, and the skills needed to shape inclusive public policy. Learn how SKALA is shaping a future-ready, inclusive talent pool for sustainable development.
The One Data Learning Forum held in Aceh from 11–14 June 2025 marked a significant step in Indonesia’s journey toward integrated, data-driven governance. Co-hosted by the Ministry of Home Affairs' Pusdatin and supported by the SKALA Program, the forum brought together representatives from Aceh, NTT, Gorontalo, and Maluku to share innovations and challenges in implementing the One Data Indonesia initiative. With strong alignment to national digital transformation goals, the event highlighted how provinces are using standardised, interoperable data to improve public service delivery, enhance policy targeting, and build collaborative networks for long-term impact.
Amid global economic uncertainty, Indonesia is accelerating fiscal reform through SPEKTRA—a national training initiative led by the Ministry of Finance’s DJPK and supported by the Australia–Indonesia SKALA Program. Held in June 2025, SPEKTRA equipped subnational officials from 27 regions with tools to align regional budgets with national fiscal strategies, such as the KEM–PPKF. As Indonesia prepares its 2026 local development plans, SPEKTRA strengthens the capacity of local governments to translate national priorities into responsive, community-driven budgets for more effective delivery of basic services and to support the Golden Indonesia Vision 2045.
Aceh is setting new standards in inclusive governance with the launch of integrated SAMSAT (One-stop Administration Services Office) services and vehicle tax incentives for persons with disabilities, supported by the SKALA program. Announced on 27 May 2025, the initiative reflects Aceh’s commitment to accessible public services and fiscal resilience while offering up to 50% vehicle tax reduction to persons with disabilities. These measures are expected to enhance mobility and reduce economic burdens on persons with disabilities, as well as align with broader efforts to embed Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) into local tax policy.
On 27 May 2025, North Kalimantan launched the Kaltara Satu Data Platform and Sidara Cantik 2.0 to strengthen data-informed planning and inclusive development. As one of Indonesia’s newest provinces, Kaltara is aligning with national policies—Satu Data Indonesia and SDPDN—to ensure accurate, integrated, and accessible data supports more effective governance. Backed by over 1,900 verified datasets and strong collaboration between Bappeda, DKISP, BPS, and the SKALA Program, the initiative promotes transparency, interoperability, and evidence-based decision-making, particularly to include vulnerable groups in planning and budgeting processes.
The SPM (Standar Pelayanan Minimal or Minimum Service Standards) Awards 2025, held in Jakarta by Indonesia’s Ministry of Home Affairs, spotlighted outstanding local government innovations in delivering basic services across six critical sectors: education, health, public works, housing, public safety, and social services. With 44 local governments achieving full compliance status, the awards recognized excellence despite fiscal constraints, showcasing examples from North Maluku, West Java, and Papua Barat. Supported by the SKALA program and aligned with Presidential Instruction No. 1/2025, the SPM Awards champion cross-sector collaboration, data-driven governance, and inclusive public service delivery to fulfill Indonesia’s commitment to upholding citizens’ rights and scale impactful local initiatives.
As one of Indonesia’s newest provinces, Papua Barat Daya is investing in inclusive development by strengthening its knowledge management systems. With support from Bappenas and the Australia–Indonesia Partnership Program SKALA, the province is establishing a Knowledge Management Center (KMC) to collect, share, and apply local knowledge for better policy decisions. By transforming data and experience into actionable insights, Papua Barat Daya is charting a path toward smarter governance and equitable public services.
