MSS
The cluster-based Korbinwas approach has fostered inter-agency synergy and accelerated the implementation of Minimum Service Standards (SPM) in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT)
The implementation of SPM in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) has faced various challenges, from limited understanding of indicators and the e-SPM application, to delays and incomplete data from local government agencies (OPDs), and poor internet connectivity.
To address these issues, the Provincial SPM Implementation Team, with support from SKALA, adopted a cluster-based Koordinasi, Pembinaan, dan Pengawasan (Korbinwas – Coordination, Guidance, and Supervision) approach. This strategy was instrumental in accelerating SPM implementation as it allowed for the provision of tailored training and technical support to address the unique conditions and challenges of each region. By grouping districts and cities with similar contexts, interventions became more focused, relevant and impactful.
The approach has led to the faster development and execution of SPM Action Plans (Renaksi). To date, nine regencies/cities have completed their Renaksi, with a further 13 in progress. Additionally, 19 regencies/cities have issued decrees (Surat Keputusan) to establish SPM Implementation Teams, providing an institutional basis for improved coordination and role distribution at the local level.
The Korbinwas approach has strengthened the capacity of local governments to better understand, plan, and implement SPM. With strong inter-agency synergy and continued support, this approach is contributing to more effective and equitable delivery of basic services across NTT.
PFM
The implementation of local tax policies in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) has increased motor vehicle tax revenue and strengthened local fiscal capacity to fund basic services
The Provincial Government of NTT is committed to enhancing Local Taxes and Retributions (PDRD) policies to increase regional revenue while delivering tangible benefits to the public.
In 2024, two key regulations were enacted: Governor Regulation No. 53 on motor vehicle tax and vehicle title transfer fees; and Governor Regulation No. 46 on tax relief and administrative sanction waivers for motor vehicle tax and title transfer fees for second and subsequent ownership transfers.
The SKALA Program supported this policy process through regulatory development, capacity building and policy dissemination across 22 districts. SKALA also provided technical input during informal policy discussions which were considered and integrated into the provincial government’s final policy decisions.
As part of the implementation process, all regencies in NTT signed cooperation agreements to optimise the collection of motor vehicle and non-metallic mineral taxes. The government has also collaborated with Bank NTT to develop an integrated payment system and has conducted public outreach to facilitate the full rollout of the policy in 2025.
Initial results show a 25% increase in motor vehicle tax revenue in early 2025 compared to the same period the previous year. This policy strengthens the province’s fiscal capacity and offers tax incentives to ease the burden on citizens, while becoming a vital source of funding for basic service delivery.
DNA
The Governor’s Instruction on accelerating the use of Regsosek in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) has led to increased budget allocation for capacity building in Southwest Sumba, and improved beneficiary data to support the elimination of extreme poverty
The Provincial Government of NTT has issued a Governor’s Instruction on the Acceleration of Regsosek Data Utilisation. The instruction mandates all regional agencies to access, use, and enhance their capacity to manage Regsosek data. It also emphasises the importance of allocating budget resources in local budgets (APBD) and monitoring implementation.
Following this directive, several regions and cities have begun allocating dedicated funding in their 2025 budgets. Southwest Sumba Region, for example, has earmarked funds to strengthen its capacity to use Regsosek data for evidence-based planning and budgeting.
SKALA’s support in advancing the use of Regsosek has also strengthened the process of cross-referencing with other data sources, such as the Unified Database for Social Welfare (DTKS) and the Extreme Poverty Eradication Acceleration Program (P3KE). The analysis revealed that 848,725 individuals listed in the P3KE dataset were actually in the middle-income group (deciles 5–10), while 910,885 individuals classified as poor (deciles 1–4) were not included, which highlights the urgent need to improve beneficiary targeting.
The NTT Province has also received an IDR11.35 billion Regional Incentive Fund (DID), comprising IDR 5.75 billion for reducing stunting and IDR 5.6 billion for alleviating extreme poverty. The provincial and regency governments have agreed to distribute social assistance to 24,560 priority beneficiaries, including elderly people, persons with disabilities, and female-headed households, amounting to IDR5.59 billion across the first and second distribution phases.
With supportive policies, dedicated funding, and improved data quality, Regsosek utilisation in NTT is becoming an increasingly strategic tool for more accurate and data-driven planning.
GEDSI
The Regional Action Plan for Persons with Disabilities and the establishment of a regional strategy development team for the elderly have strengthened the protection of rights and access to more inclusive and participatory basic services in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT)
The Governor of NTT has issued two significant policies: Governor Regulation No. 48 of 2024 on the Regional Action Plan for the Respect, Protection and Fulfilment of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RAD PD), and a Governor’s Decree establishing a Facilitator Team to develop a Regional Strategy (Strada) for the elderly.
These policies reinforce the government’s commitment to providing inclusive basic services and ensuring that the rights of persons with disabilities and the elderly are upheld.
The development of the Strada involved 14 civil society organisations, with 35 older individuals participating directly to ensure a participatory approach.
With the support of various stakeholders, both policies have fostered synergy and community engagement in efforts to build inclusive and responsive basic services for vulnerable groups.
