Indonesia Oversees $9.5 Million in Additional Disaster Recovery Funds for Solok Regency

Indonesia's central government is closely monitoring the allocation of an additional 144.67 billion rupiah (approximately $9.5 million USD) in disaster recovery funds for Solok Regency in West Sumatra. The funds, managed by the Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Acceleration Task Force (Satgas PRR), aim to speed up the region's recovery and directly benefit its residents.

Officials from the task force met with the Solok Regent and local government to ensure the funds are used effectively for rehabilitation and reconstruction. Key programs focus on rebuilding infrastructure, constructing permanent housing, restoring agricultural land, and improving essential services like education, health, and clean water.

Solok Regency has received the full additional funding, with a small portion allocated to Central Aceh Regency. By mid-July 2026, about 17.35% of the budget, or 25.09 billion rupiah, had been utilized. Economic sectors show the highest absorption, while infrastructure, education, and health projects are accelerating after budget and work plan adjustments were finalized in late June.

The local government plans to expedite priority projects, including roads, bridges, irrigation systems, housing, and public facilities. Efforts are also underway to address agricultural damage, with 16 hectares of damaged rice fields cleared and proposals submitted to reclassify another 64 hectares for rehabilitation assistance. Additionally, urgent river normalization projects are needed to mitigate flood and sedimentation risks.