The Vision of Golden Indonesia 2045, outlined in the National Long-Term Development Plan 2025–2045, prioritizes gender equality and inclusive societies. These objectives are reflected in the "Asta Cita," the eight aspirations of the president and vice president, particularly Asta Cita 4, which focuses on gender equality, human resource development, and ...

As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, SKALA hosted a Knowledge Sharing Session on “Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Access to Basic Services” on November 26, 2024. The event featured founder of Yayasan Bumi Sehat Robin Lim, and Expert Staff to the Minister of Women's Empowerment ...

Indonesia has prioritised gender mainstreaming (Pengarusutamaan Gender or PUG) with the issuance of Presidential Instruction No. 9 of 2000 on Gender Mainstreaming in Regional Development. In Maluku, technical regulations, such as the Governor’s Decree No. 200 of 2019, established the Gender Mainstreaming Working Group.
Recognizing the need for dedicated regulations, the ...

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) ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.