Evidence-based Policy Recommendations Drive Systemic Change in NTB
Evidence-based policy recommendations have proven capable of driving systemic change in West Nusa Tenggara. Two policy briefs that underwent a peer-review process in 2024 now form part of the technical input for the drafting of the 2026 regional regulations, including the prevention of child marriage and the achievement of Minimum Service Standards (SPM). These lessons form the core of the
Read MoreAustralia-Indonesia Partnership Strengthens NTT’s Inclusive Motor Vehicle Tax-Relief Policy
The East Nusa Tenggara Provincial Government is offering a 50 per cent reduction in Motor Vehicle Tax (PKB) for people with disabilities as part of its efforts to achieve a more inclusive approach to local revenue management. During his working visit to Kupang, the Australian Ambassador to Indonesia, Rod Brazier, observed the implementation of this service first-hand at the Kupang
Read MoreStrengthening NTT’s Fiscal Capacity through Local Tax Optimisation
The NTT Provincial Government, together with 22 regency and city governments, has strengthened collaboration on the optimisation of local taxes through the signing of an Addendum to the Joint Agreement and a Cooperation Agreement in Kupang on 28 July 2026. This addendum refines cooperation on the management of Vehicle Ownership Tax (PKB) and tax options to bring them into line
Read MoreUniversity Collaborations in Aceh Accelerate the Implementation of One Data
The Aceh Government continues to accelerate the implementation of ‘Satu Data Aceh’ through collaboration with universities in an internship programme entitled ‘Kampus Berdampak’. By June 2026, the contributions of 108 students from Syiah Kuala University and Bina Bangsa Getsempena University—who were involved in the identification, standardisation, cleaning, validation and publication of data—had helped to double the number of datasets on
Read MoreStrengthening DTSEN Governance for Data-driven Development Planning
The East Nusa Tenggara Provincial Government continues to strengthen the governance of the National Single Social and Economic Data System (DTSEN) through a workshop on the processing and utilisation of DTSEN, held on 15–16 July 2026 in Kupang. This event, which involved various local government organisations, aimed to build a shared understanding of the governance of accurate, up-to-date and accountable
Read MoreBANGKIT Program Supports the Health and Nutrition of Indigenous Papuan Children
The Papua Tengah Provincial Government launched the BANGKIT Program (Building an Inclusive and Resilient Generation and Family) in Nabire on 21 July 2026 to strengthen social protection for indigenous Papuan children under the age of five. Through cash assistance from the Special Autonomy Fund, the programme targets around 1,000 children across four regencies in its initial phase and utilises the
Read MoreLearning from Yogyakarta, Papua Barat Strengthens Gender Mainstreaming
Upon returning from a study visit to Yogyakarta to observe, replicate and adapt best practices, the Papua Barat Provincial Government followed up on what it had learnt by forming a Gender Mainstreaming (PUG) Coaching Team. Following a coordination meeting in Manokwari on 12 June 2026, it was agreed that this team would operate under the coordination of Bapperida, involving DP3AKB,
Read MoreNTB Strengthens Delivery of Basic Services through Posyandu
The NTB Provincial Government has issued Governor’s Regulation No. 11 of 2026 on the Guidance and Supervision of Posyandu to strengthen the links between Posyandus and the local government bodies responsible for the six areas covered by the Minimum Service Standards (SPM). With a broader mandate, Posyandu cadres not only provide maternal and child health services but can also identify
Read MoreAceh Hosts Thematic Forum to Strengthen Inclusive Development Planning
The Aceh Provincial Government organised the Thematic Forum on Inclusive Planning for the Provision of Basic Services for the 2027 Financial Year as part of the implementation of Aceh Governor’s Regulation No. 12 of 2025 on Community Participation in Development. The forum, which brought together 23 Aceh Government Units (SKPA), 24 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and 8 Organisations of Persons
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