by Ari | Feb 1, 2024 | Stories from the Field
The program has worked to achieve this by developing clear procedures, promoting improved transparency of population data, and encouraging the staff of the Barru Agency for Population and Administration to be more responsive to citizen requests and provide better...
by Ari | Jan 29, 2024 | Stories from the Field
While a seemingly trivial issue, the impact is significant, as without clearly defined village borders, neither district nor village governments are able to adequately plan their development or respond swiftly to environmental challenges. The gray areas can also lead...
by Ari | Jul 21, 2023 | Stories from the Field
The inclusive village model is one of the Indonesian government’s top priorities for the utilization of Village Funds (Dana Desa), a national program that is instrumental in developing villages by bolstering the local economy and welfare of villagers. The inclusive...
by Ari | Jul 21, 2023 | Stories from the Field
Established in the 1990s, PPSW focuses on women’s empowerment and their issues related to the economy, education, and health. The organization works to improve the capacity of and access to resources for poor and marginalized women, as well as women with disabilities,...
by Ari | Jul 20, 2023 | Stories from the Field
Their participatory approach to advocacy work on addressing maternal child health (MCH) has resulted in closer relations with the district government on improving regulations related to MCH and women’s empowerment. Citizens’ lack of access to health service facilities...
by Ari | Jul 20, 2023 | Stories from the Field
Malang is one of the largest districts in East Java and has a high prevalence of maternal and neonatal mortality, and stunting. In 2021, Malang ranked fifth highest among 38 districts and cities in East Java Province with 36 maternal and 68 neonatal mortalities. The...
