The award was received by the Vice Governor of Central Java, Taj\nYasin Maimoen (Gus Yasin), representing Governor Ahmad Luthfi, at the\nOffice of the Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas) in\nJakarta on Wednesday (30\/09).<\/p>\n
Similar achievements were recorded by several regencies and cities\nwithin Central Java. Kendal Regency achieved third place in the regency\ncategory, while Pekalongan City secured third place in the city\ncategory.<\/p>\n
Gus Yasin stated that the award serves as evidence of the vital\nimportance of synchronising regional development planning with that of\nthe central government. However, he emphasised that such planning must\nultimately result in tangible benefits for the community.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a form of collaboration and synchronisation between regional\ndevelopment planning and central development planning,\u201d said Gus Yasin\nin a written statement on Wednesday (30\/09\/2026).<\/p>\n
One of the flagship programmes included in Central Java\u2019s 2026 PPD\nplanning is \u2018Speling\u2019 (Dokter Spesialis Keliling\/Mobile Specialist\nDoctor). This programme is designed to expand public access to\nhealthcare services, particularly specialist medical care.<\/p>\n
Gus Yasin noted that \u2018Speling\u2019 also serves to strengthen central\ngovernment initiatives.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is aligned with the central government\u2019s free health check-up\nprogramme. We are strengthening it by adding specialists,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
The Head of the Central Java Regional Development Planning Agency\n(Bappeda), Yusmanto, explained that the PPD assessment does not focus\nsolely on planning documents. The evaluation covers the entire\ndevelopment cycle, from document preparation and development\nachievements to programme implementation and regional innovation.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis award recognises the entire process, starting from planning and\ndocument preparation to development achievements, execution, and\nregional innovation,\u201d said Yusmanto.<\/p>\n
According to Yusmanto, the PPD assessment process is quite extensive.\nThe stages began in February with document uploads and continued through\nthe assessment process until August.<\/p>\n
This year, the assessment process expanded to three stages. During\nthe final two stages, Governor Ahmad Luthfi personally led the Central\nJava Provincial Government team to address inquiries from the assessment\npanel.<\/p>\n
Yusmanto remarked that this achievement demonstrates that development\nmust go beyond being well-planned on paper; planning must be translated\ninto development that provides real benefits.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe priority is the community,\u201d he emphasised.<\/p>\n
Yusmanto noted that Central Java\u2019s inclusive development is directed\ntowards ensuring economic growth impacts job creation. Furthermore, the\nexpansion of employment is expected to contribute to reducing poverty\nand narrowing the gap between regions and populations.<\/p>\n
This achievement in the 2026 PPD adds to Central Java\u2019s track record\nof receiving regional development awards. In the 2026 PPD, 38 provinces,\n334 regencies, and 86 cities participated.<\/p>\n
The Minister of National Development Planning (Bappenas), Rachmat\nPambudy, stated that the PPD, which has been held since 2011, is more\nthan just an awards ceremony. He noted that the recognition should serve\nas a catalyst for local governments to continuously improve the quality\nof development.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis simple award is not a prize, but a motivator to work even\nharder,\u201d concluded Rachmat.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/central-java-ranks-3rd-in-2026-ppd-speling-program-named-as-key-initiative-1790776836", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }