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Indonesia Accelerates Village Economy Development with Community-Based Program

From Republika · (1h ago) Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The Indonesian Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Cultural Affairs (Kemenko PM) is accelerating village economic development through the 'Perintis Berdaya' program in Lampung Timur.
  • The program focuses on local potential, community collaboration, digital innovation, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and migrant worker protection to achieve regional independence.
  • This initiative aims to transform villages from dependency to self-sufficiency by empowering local communities and leaders, with support from local government and international organizations.

The Indonesian Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Cultural Affairs (Kemenko PM) is actively working to strengthen the economic ecosystem in villages across the nation, with a particular focus on Lampung Timur through its 'Perintis Berdaya' program. This initiative underscores a commitment to fostering regional independence by harnessing local potential and encouraging community collaboration. The program's multi-faceted approach, encompassing digital innovation, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and the protection of Indonesian migrant workers, aims to create a sustainable and self-sufficient economic base at the village level.

Kehadiran kami di Lampung Timur adalah untuk memastikan konsep ‘Perintis Berdaya’ tumbuh bersama kearifan lokal.

— Leontinus Alpha EdisonDeputy for Coordination of Community Economic Empowerment and Protection of Migrant Workers at Kemenko PM, explaining the program's approach in Lampung Timur.

As reported by Republika, a publication that often highlights government initiatives aimed at national development and community empowerment, the 'Perintis Berdaya' program signifies a departure from top-down development models. The emphasis is on empowering local communities to become the primary drivers of their own progress. This aligns with Indonesia's broader development goals, which often prioritize grassroots empowerment and the utilization of local resources to achieve economic growth and reduce dependency.

Negara hadir untuk memastikan jaringan dukungan komunitas menjadi benteng perlindungan pertama bagi pekerja migran.

— Leontinus Alpha EdisonLeontinus Alpha Edison emphasizing the role of community support in protecting Indonesian migrant workers.

The involvement of local champions, or 'local champions,' is central to this strategy. Kemenko PM believes that true transformation and independence can only be achieved when the community itself takes ownership of its development. The Dialog Bersama Deputi (DBD) forum provides a crucial platform for gathering feedback from local businesses and cooperatives, ensuring that policies are inclusive and responsive to on-the-ground needs.

Dengan partisipasi aktif masyarakat dan dukungan Kemenko PM, kami yakin potensi pertanian dan UMKM di desa akan berkembang menjadi kekuatan ekonomi mandiri.

— Ela Siti NuryamahThe Regent of Lampung Timur expressing confidence in the program's potential to boost local agriculture and SMEs.

Furthermore, the program integrates the protection of Indonesian migrant workers (PMI) into its village-level development strategy. This holistic approach recognizes that the well-being of migrant workers is intrinsically linked to the economic health and support systems within their home villages. By strengthening community networks, Kemenko PM aims to provide a robust safety net for PMIs, ensuring their protection starts from their home base. This perspective is particularly important in Indonesia, a major labor-sending country, where the welfare of its citizens working abroad is a significant national concern.

Kami mendukung peningkatan literasi digital dan keterampilan agar pekerja migran mampu bersaing secara global dengan perlindungan yang memadai.

— Sinthia HarkrisnowoCoordinator of ILO PROTECT for Migrant Worker Programs, supporting the program's focus on digital literacy and skills for migrant workers.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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