Bogor City Council Promotes Community Empowerment Through Temporary Employment Program

The Bogor City government, in collaboration with the local legislative council (DPRD), has initiated a temporary employment program designed to provide work opportunities and address social and environmental concerns. The program, held in Cilendek Barat village, involves 100 residents from low-income households.

Participants will engage in work for 10 days, earning 120,000 Indonesian rupiah per day. This initiative, known as Program Padat Karya, is a direct response to community aspirations and is supported by local council member M. Dody Hikmawan. It is being implemented by the Bogor City Manpower Agency in partnership with the Environmental Agency, Social Services, and local administrative bodies.

Adi Novian, head of the Manpower Agency, highlighted the program's role in combating poverty and unemployment, noting that over 48,000 residents in Bogor are currently jobless. He emphasized the government's commitment to delivering programs with tangible benefits for the community.

Council member Dody Hikmawan praised the collaboration between the DPRD and the regional government, stating that the program directly assists residents facing various challenges. He expressed hope that the temporary employment initiative would provide economic relief and contribute to a cleaner, more organized environment for the wider community.