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Indonesia's Aspirations for Poverty Reduction Faces Major Hurdles Under Prabowo's Leadership

Credited from: SCMP

  • Indonesia's goal to become an advanced nation by 2045 may be delayed due to bureaucratic inefficiencies affecting poverty eradication efforts.
  • As of March last year, 25.22 million people, or 9.03% of the population, were living below the poverty line, highlighting persistent economic challenges.
  • President Prabowo aims to reduce the poverty rate to 5% by 2029 and eradicate extreme poverty affecting 6 million people within two years.
  • The government has focused on cash support and food vouchers, with plans for free mid-day meals for children and pregnant women to combat malnutrition.
  • Experts point to a need for a comprehensive approach that addresses both economic and cultural factors contributing to poverty.

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