JAKARTA (December 12, 2024) - Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf (Gus Mensos) and Vice Minister of Social Affairs Agus Jabo Priyono met with Commission E of the Central Java DPRD on Thursday (12/12/2024) to discuss synergy in poverty alleviation programs in Central Java.

Gus Mensos conveyed the importance of program coordination and integration to increase the number of beneficiaries who graduate from social assistance. However, he reminded the obstacles such as the lack of competent assistants and inaccurate data. Vice Minister of Social Affairs Agus Jabo emphasized that collaboration with various parties, including local governments and the private sector, is the key to reducing poverty rates. Deputy Chairman of Commission E of the Central Java DPRD, Yudi Indras Wiendarto, appreciated this meeting as a good initial step to overcome poverty in Central Java.