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Bali Governor Pushes for Social Aid Data Cleanup Ahead of Digitalization

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Bali Governor Wayan Koster stressed the need to improve data on social assistance recipients before a digitalization trial.
  • The initiative aims to ensure aid distribution is accurate and avoids community issues, with Bali piloting a digital government approach for social aid.
  • Bali is preparing 8,416 digital agents to assist residents with social assistance applications, with plans for broader digital transformation in governance.

Bali Governor Wayan Koster has emphasized the critical need to refine data on social assistance recipients as the province prepares for a trial of digitalization in aid distribution. This move is intended to ensure that aid reaches the intended beneficiaries accurately and to prevent potential problems within the community.

The validity of recipient data is the key factor in the success of this program.

· Wayan KosterGovernor Koster stressed the importance of accurate data for the social assistance digitalization program.

During a virtual meeting with the Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas, Koster highlighted that the validity of recipient data is paramount to the success of the program. Bali has been selected as the sole pilot province for implementing a digital governance approach in distributing social aid, including programs like the Family Hope Program (PKH) and food assistance across its nine regencies and cities. To support this initiative, 8,416 digital agents have been prepared throughout Bali to assist residents in applying for social assistance.

While the primary focus is on digitalizing social aid, the Bali Provincial Government also plans to expand digital transformation to other areas of government administration in the future. Governor Koster underscored the importance of these digital agents thoroughly understanding their roles and responsibilities, and effectively communicating with people in villages.

With accurate data and the support of agents in the field, Koster is optimistic that this program can solve the problem of poverty.

· Republika (ID)The article highlights Governor Koster's optimism about the program's potential to address poverty.

With accurate data and on-the-ground support from digital agents, Koster expressed optimism that the program will help alleviate poverty. Bali's success as a pilot project is expected to serve as a model for national trials. Tirta Sutedjo, Director of Poverty Alleviation and Social Welfare at the Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas, praised Bali's commitment and expressed hope for increased welfare in the province through an "on demand" scheme that allows self-registration for social assistance. The ministry also urged Bali to integrate its social assistance programs with other social protection and security schemes, such as health programs and the Smart Indonesia Program, aligning with the President's directive for sustainable welfare.

Bali's success as a pilot project will become a model for national trials.

· Republika (ID)The article notes the potential national impact of Bali's digitalization initiative.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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