Hendrik Yaputra, Amirullah, Jakarta – Budiman Sudjatmiko, The Head of the National Team for Accelerating Poverty Reduction (BP Taskin), stated that President Prabowo Subianto wants to eradicate poverty completely. Therefore, it is necessary to know the actual data regarding the poverty rate in Indonesia so that the poverty reduction programs can be targeted effectively.
"Mr. Prabowo wants poverty to be completely eradicated. But we want to know how much exactly we can agree on the poverty rate that needs to be eradicated," said Budiman Sudjatmiko at the Ministry of Social Affairs Building, Jakarta, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.
Budiman stated that he aims to integrate various data from ministries and institutions so that there is a single poverty data source. This data is important to avoid overlapping data.
So far, Budiman has reviewed the Integrated Social Welfare Data (DTKS) managed by the Ministry of Social Affairs. According to Budiman, this data has the advantage of daily data updates. He also compared the poverty data in the Socio-Economic Registration (Regsosek) of Bappenas. The Bappenas data has an advantage in terms of its detail.
Budiman wants to see a picture of both types of data so that they become unified poverty data. According to Budiman, data integration is essential to view accurate data on poor, impoverished, and vulnerable groups. Thus, said Budiman, the subsidies provided can be more targeted.
In addition to data integration, Budiman stated that his institution will develop a master plan for poverty reduction programs. This plan will include Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), which ministries and institutions will use to measure the impact of policies on poverty reduction or prevention of new poverty.
"These KPIs are for reducing poverty and reducing its numbers. Then, to prevent the addition of new poor or vulnerable groups," said Budiman.
Budiman mentioned that these KPIs will be consulted and reported to the president. Budiman will present them in meetings with the ministers. According to Budiman, this is important because Prabowo wants to reduce poverty and even make poverty nonexistent.
In his inaugural speech as president, Prabowo emphasized that poverty eradication is one of his main priorities in his administration. He is aware that many Indonesians still live below the poverty line and have not fully enjoyed the benefits of development. However, he is optimistic that his administration will be able to address this poverty issue comprehensively.
"We believe and are confident that we have the strength to eliminate poverty from the land of Indonesia. This is a heavy goal, and many say that this is something impossible," said Prabowo in his speech at the Nusantara Building, Parliament Complex, Jakarta, on October 20, 2024.
– Daniel A Fajri contributed to this article.