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    "data": {
        "id": 1990809,
        "msgid": "every-citizen-has-the-right-to-affordable-education-1789890899",
        "date": "2026-09-20 13:30:45",
        "title": "Every Citizen Has the Right to Affordable Education",
        "author": "",
        "source": "DETIK",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "The 2026 Batch II Regional Sulawesi Outstanding Local Government Awards have recognised several regions for their excellence in expanding access to quality education. The awards highlight local government efforts in reducing educational costs and improving infrastructure to ensure equitable human resource development.",
        "content": "<p>Equitable and affordable education is a primary pillar in building\nhigh-quality human resources. Affordable education must be accessible to\nall citizens across all regions.<\/p>\n<p>The launch of various strategic programmes must be specifically\ndesigned to cut educational costs, which often pose a heavy burden on\nfamilies. Through school operational subsidies, the elimination of\nillegal levies in state educational institutions, and the provision of\nfree uniform and book programmes, local governments must ensure that\ncost is no longer a barrier.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to directly easing the financial burden, local\ngovernments are expanding the reach of educational services by\ndistributing facilities even to the most remote areas.<\/p>\n<p>Building on this premise, the 2026 Batch II Regional Sulawesi\nOutstanding Local Government Awards were held to recognise regions\ndeemed capable of expanding access to quality educational services.\nThese regions received awards under the \u2018Access to Educational Services\u2019\ncategory.<\/p>\n<p>This category assesses the commitment and performance of local\ngovernments in expanding public access to quality and equitable\neducational services. The assessment covers the equitable distribution\nof teachers, educational facilities, literacy and numeracy achievements,\nand community participation in education. Regional innovation serves as\nan added value in providing adaptive educational services oriented\ntowards improving the quality of human resources.<\/p>\n<p>The 2026 Batch II Regional Sulawesi Outstanding Local Government\nAwards continue a series of appreciations previously held in several\nIndonesian regions. Following the Sumatra Region in Batam, the Java and\nBali Region in Bali, and the Kalimantan Region in Balikpapan, the series\nproceeded to the Sulawesi Region.<\/p>\n<p>Several local governments in Sulawesi received significant attention\nfor the programmes and innovations they have implemented, including\nenvironmental management, increasing access to health and education\nservices, and providing decent housing for the community.<\/p>\n<p>The 2026 Batch II Regional Sulawesi Outstanding Local Government\nAwards took place on Friday, 10 September 2026, at 19:00 WITA. The event\nwas broadcast via live stream on detikcom and detikSulsel.<\/p>\n<p>The following is the list of regions that received awards in the\n\u2018Access to Educational Services\u2019 category:<\/p>\n<p>Provinces:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><p>1st Best: North Sulawesi Province<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>2nd Best: Central Sulawesi Province<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><p>1st Best: Palopo City<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>2nd Best: Makassar City<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>3rd Best: Parepare City<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Regencies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><p>1st Best: Enrekang Regency<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>2nd Best: North Morowali Regency<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>3rd Best: Sinjai Regency<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/every-citizen-has-the-right-to-affordable-education-1789890899",
        "image": ""
    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
}