The rural economy makes a significant contribution to the national economy. At present, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is felt more in urban areas. Due to the high mobility of seasonal rural workers commuting between their home villages and cities, however, the impact on the rural economy needs to be anticipated promptly.
Social assistance is one type of government intervention that poor and vulnerable people rely on, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic. An annualised rate of economic growth of only 2.97 per cent in the first quarter of 2020 indicates a slowdown in economic activity, including company failure–those that provide employment opportunities. According to the Ministry of Manpower, at least 15.…
Intervensi kemiskinan ekstrem tahap I di akhir tahun 2021 melalui top-up kartu sembako dan Bantuan Langsung Tunai – Dana Desa (BLT-DD) masih dinilai kurang optimal. Hasil SEPBS di 35 kabupaten/kota prioritas yang dilakukan oleh BPS pada bulan Desember 2021 menunjukkan bahwa intervensi yang dilakukan masih diterima oleh keluarga dari seluruh kelompok pengeluaran (desil 1-10). Kondisi ini menga…