At a Glance: SKALA in Aceh

Formed in late 1949, the province of Aceh was re-established under Law Number 24 of year 1956 to include the entire territory of the former Aceh Residency. Overall, Aceh’s economy is also supported by agriculture, fishing, oil, and gas industries. Public services have been steadily improving due to focused government initiatives. However, consistent service quality and accessibility are ongoing challenges, especially in rural and remote areas of the province.

SKALA works with the Aceh Provincial Government to strengthen the participation of vulnerable groups in development planning, as well as to improve the use of reliable data and analysis, increase regional financial capacity, and strengthen the quality of public spending. SKALA’s Aceh office became operational in January 2023.