A Poverty and Income Inequality in Indonesia

  • Hartono Azas L Tanjungpura Pontianak University, Jl. H. Hadari Nawawi, Bansir Laut, Southeast Pontianak District, Pontianak City, West Kalimantan, 78124
  • Meiran Panggabean Tanjungpura Pontianak University, Jl. H. Hadari Nawawi, Bansir Laut, Southeast Pontianak District, Pontianak City, West Kalimantan, 78124
Keywords: Poverty, Inequality, Policy, Strategy

Abstract

This study aims to describe and evaluate government policies and strategies in overcoming the problem of poverty. The research method used in this study is the research approach used is descriptive qualitative. The results of this study indicate that many poverty alleviation programs carried out by the government have not yet brought significant change. The strategies that have been taken to overcome poverty not only prioritize economic aspects but pay attention to other dimensions to increase capacity and encourage productivity. The strategy chosen was to improve the basic ability of the poor to increase income, involving the poor in the whole process of poverty reduction; empowerment strategy. To support the success of this strategy, it should be done thoroughly, integratedly, across sectors, and adapted to the conditions of Indonesian social diversity.

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2020-04-18
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Azas L, H., & Panggabean, M. (2020). A Poverty and Income Inequality in Indonesia. Journal of Research in Business, Economics and Management, 14(3), 2688-2702. Retrieved from http://www.scitecresearch.com/journals/index.php/jrbem/article/view/1853
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