Indicators of People's Welfare: Poverty (Book I)

The government, under SBY-Boediono, set a target to reduce Indonesia's poverty rate to between 8 and 10 percent by the end of 2014. To achieve this goal, the government implemented poverty alleviation efforts in three clusters. The first cluster centres on family-based poverty alleviation programmes, such as health and educational assistance, as well as the Family Hope Programme (Program Keluarga Harapan, or PKH). The second cluster consists of community empowerment-based poverty alleviation programmes, such as PNPM Mandiri. The third cluster consists of poverty alleviation programmes targeting small and micro enterprises.

"Indicators of People's Welfare - Book I: Poverty" describes in detail the indicators related to poverty and welfare, as well as the allocation of Direct Aid Society (BLM) PNPM Mandiri programme in each district. It gives an idea of ​​the conditions in each district with regard to poverty reduction.

Thanks to all those who have helped in the preparation of the book. Hopefully, this book will be used in efforts to accelerate poverty reduction.

Jakarta, May 2010

National Team for Accelerating Poverty Reduction

Office of the Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia