TNP2K Poverty Reduction Policy Support Think Tank

Poverty reduction has been the focus and priority of the government since the beginning of independence and this effort continues to this day. Many policies and programs have been launched. Even though the percentage of poor population continues to decline—currently in single digits—the overall number of the poor remains high at around 25 million people.

In this era of transparency, the decision-making process is more difficult and complex, including policymaking and determining programs related to poverty reduction. After Reformasi, the cabinet is composed based on multi-party coalition, and poverty reduction programs are distributed across ministries and agencies. Meanwhile, poverty reduction requires multidimensional effort, involving a diversity of stakeholders. In this context coordination in decision making becomes a challenge. Often in the decision-making process, a solution is proposed, but then another idea comes up and counters the previously proposed solution.