The growing desire among young Indonesians to study, work, and build careers abroad cannot be seen merely as labor mobility. This phenomenon also reflects how young people assess job opportunities, research support, the quality of public services, and the space for freedom available at home. The issue becomes more serious when those who leave are […]
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PATTIRO, together with the Civil Society Coalition for Ecological Funding (KMS-PE) and with support from The Asia Foundation, held a Forum Libatkan Thematic Discussion titled Funding Opportunities for Villages in Conservation Areas. The forum discussed opportunities for implementing conservation funds and rehabilitation funds as regulated under Government Regulation No. 16 of 2026. The forum brought
The Center for Regional Information and Studies (PATTIRO) organized an online dialogue entitled “Opportunities and Strategies for Communities in Accessing Green Financing” (11/06/2026). The event served as a shared dialogue and learning space for communities, civil society organizations, network partners, and regional stakeholders to better understand green financing opportunities — particularly through the Community Environmental
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Sustained efforts to strengthen the internal capacity of an organization in carrying out advocacy, research, and community empowerment work are essential. PATTIRO organized its Team Building & 2026 Work Plan Evaluation at D’Mangku Farm, Mancak, Serang, Banten (1–2 June 2026). The event served as a shared space for reflection for the entire team to evaluate
The climate crisis and environmental degradation have increasingly underscored the vital role of local communities in safeguarding forests, coastal areas, and natural resources. Across various regions, communities stand at the forefront of climate change impacts — from coastal abrasion and environmental degradation to diminishing freshwater sources and escalating ecological disaster risks. Amid these challenges, a
Waste management remains a serious challenge for many regions. The rising volume of waste generation has not been adequately matched by sufficient management systems — particularly in terms of source-based sorting, processing, and reducing the volume of waste reaching final disposal sites (TPA). This situation is further complicated by local governments facing budget constraints, inadequate
PATTIRO (Center for Regional Information and Studies) organized a Marine Cleanup Movement at Pantai Pasir Putih Florida Indah, Anyer, Banten (2/06/2026). The activity was held in commemoration of World Environment Day, observed on 5 June 2026. This marine cleanup action forms part of PATTIRO’s commitment to promoting public awareness of environmental issues — particularly the
Kupang, 26 May 2026 — Efforts to strengthen climate change mitigation actions in East Nusa Tenggara Province (NTT) continue through a series of strategic measures. One such measure is the development of a funding proposal for the Forestry and Other Land Use (FOLU) sector, which is expected to support the implementation of sustainable forest and
The central government, through Law Number 1 of 2022 concerning Financial Relations between the Central Government and Regional Governments (HKPD Law), has set a maximum limit for employee expenditure of 30% of the total Regional Budget (APBD) starting from the 2027 fiscal year. This policy is considered burdensome for many regional governments amidst fiscal pressures
JAKARTA, April 9, 2026 — PATTIRO accompanied the Environment and Forestry Office (DLHK) of West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Province in the verification process for a funding proposal under the Norway FOLU Result-Based Contribution (RBC) scheme at the Ministry of Forestry. This assistance is part of an ongoing effort to strengthen local government access to green
The Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) Program is a national initiative designed to enhance the quality of human resources by fulfilling the nutritional needs of students across Indonesia. Given its vast scope of beneficiaries and significant budget allocation (IDR 335 trillion), public expectations for this program are naturally high. However, the immense scale and complexity of
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The reduction of Transfers to Regions (TKD), which occurred again in 2026, along with the rise of centrally driven top-down programs implemented in the regions, has raised concerns about the weakening of regional autonomy. The TKD funds that had already been reduced in 2025 were cut again significantly in 2026 to 693 trillion rupiah, a
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