Jakarta (ANTARA) \u2013 Deputy Chairman of Commission X of the Indonesian\nHouse of Representatives, My Esti Wijayati, has urged the Central Bureau\nof Statistics (BPS) to coordinate intensively with regional governments\nin preparation for the 2026 Economic Census.<\/p>\n
In a statement released in Jakarta on Tuesday, Esti emphasised the\nimportance of providing valid data as the basis for formulating\ngovernment policies, rather than data that is tailored to specific\ninterests.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe most important thing is that, as BPS will conduct the 2026\neconomic census, which is usually held every 10 years, BPS needs to\nconduct in-depth coordination, not just once but continuously, with\nregencies and cities so that it can provide valid data, not data that is\ntailored to specific interests,\u201d said Esti after leading a working visit\nby Commission X in Ungaran, Semarang Regency, Central Java, on Monday\n(23 February).<\/p>\n
According to her, the validity of the data is key to ensuring that\ngovernment policies and programmes are well-targeted, especially in\nefforts to improve and enhance the economic conditions of the\ncommunity.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have a great interest in this data from BPS. The programmes and\npolicies created by the government must truly be in accordance with the\nreal needs on the ground,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Esti emphasised that BPS should strengthen coordination not only with\nregency and city governments but also with provincial governments.<\/p>\n
In addition, the public needs to be prepared so that the census\nprocess runs smoothly and the results can be trusted as the basis for\nformulating national policies.<\/p>\n
According to her, many complaints from the public have been conveyed\nto Commission X, even though the issue is not within its scope of\nresponsibility.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe receive many complaints, \u2018Madam, please close our BPJS [Social\nSecurity Agency] account\u2019. This is a data issue. If the data is valid,\nthere will definitely be no mistakes,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Esti explained that inaccurate data can have an impact on the\ndetermination of recipients of assistance, such as participants in the\nBPJS Contribution Assistance Recipients (PBI) programme and families who\nare beneficiaries of the Family Hope Programme (PKH).<\/p>\n
\u201cWe must ensure that assistance goes to the right people. We must\nensure that those who are in dire need actually receive their rights,\nwhile those who do not need it do not receive it,\u201d said Esti.<\/p>\n
Therefore, she emphasised that the accuracy and integrity of data\ncollection are very important.<\/p>\n
She hopes that the 2026 Economic Census will produce truly valid data\nso that it can become a strong foundation in the formulation of fair and\nwell-targeted policies.<\/p>\n
The 2026 Economic Census will be held from May to July 2026 and is a\nroutine event held every 10 years. The census will produce a current\npicture of the national economic structure and in-depth information by\nsector.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/commission-x-of-house-of-representatives-2026-economic-census-must-be-accurate-not-tailored-data-1771943444", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }