However, the reduction in poverty rates is not uniform across all regions of Indonesia. In some areas, there are still people living below the poverty line, facing hunger, malnutrition, and poor health.
One example of an area still grappling with poverty is Papua. According to BPS data, the percentage of poor people in Papua in March 2022 was 26.76%, the highest in Indonesia.
The number of poor people in Papua in March 2022 was 1.01 million, an increase of 0.03 million compared to September 2021 and a decrease of 0.02 million compared to March 2021.
In Papua, many people live in remote areas that are difficult for the government and humanitarian aid to reach. They often experience armed conflicts between separatist groups and security forces, threatening their safety and well-being.
Apart from Papua, there are other regions still experiencing poverty, such as East Nusa Tenggara, Maluku, Southeast Sulawesi, and Gorontalo.
In these areas, many people rely on agriculture, fisheries, and livestock, making them vulnerable to natural disasters, climate change, and price fluctuations. They also have limited access to education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
On the other hand, Rohingya refugees living in Rusun Puspa Agro, Sidoarjo, receive protection and assistance from the Indonesian government, IOM, and UNHCR.
