In 2012, the Demographic Institute of the University of Indonesia conducted on behalf of TNP2K a unique survey on disability that sheds new light on the needs and living conditions of people with disabilities (PWDs) in Indonesia. This new dataset is called the Survey on the Need for Social Assistance Programmes for People with Disabilities (SNSAP-PWD 2012) and is available free of charge from T…
The Government of Indonesia places a high priority on the universal provision of, and access to, education. Universal education is considered a cornerstone for future economic development and shared prosperity. Over the past decade, the Government of Indonesia has introduced a number of major reforms to make universal education a reality. In 2003, the Ministry of Education and Culture (MoEC) …
Indonesia has undergone a demographic transition since the 1970s that has led to significant changes in the population age structure. Life expectancy increased from 45 years to 67 years. The number of elderly people (60 years and above) rose from about 5 million in 1970 to 18 million in 2010, and is projected to increase to over 80 million by 2050. The economic situation of the elderly is pr…