Denpasar (ANTARA) \u2013 Governor Wayan Koster of Bali received advice\nfrom the World Bank on five Bali issues of global concern. \u2018We thank the\nvarious inputs provided to the Bali Provincial Government;\ninfrastructure is indeed one of our top priorities in Bali as it\nrequires significant funding,\u2019 Koster said in a statement in Denpasar on\nSunday.<\/p>\n
During the meeting with World Bank Country Director Carolyn Turk,\nfive challenges were highlighted that need to be addressed: wastewater\nmanagement and recycling, waste disposal, transportation mobility, clean\nwater supply, and electricity availability in certain areas of Bali.<\/p>\n
The governor expressed appreciation for the inputs regarding Bali\u2019s\nfuture development and sustainability, especially as they align with the\nlong-term Bali 100-Year Development Plan.<\/p>\n
Regarding infrastructure, he noted that it significantly affects the\nsustainability of Bali\u2019s tourism and must be handled seriously and\nsystematically.<\/p>\n
On the environmental aspect, he said the provincial government has\nbeen pushing for a clean and healthy Bali through policies such as\nrestricting single-use plastics and source-based waste management.<\/p>\n
In terms of human needs, Governor Koster stressed that the government\nprioritises citizens\u2019 basic needs, ensuring clean air, healthy water,\nfood, clothing, and adequate housing.<\/p>\n
\u2018Bali\u2019s air must be good, clean and healthy water must be provided,\nand Bali must be food sovereign,\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n
On energy, he responded that the provincial government is promoting\nclean energy independence to ensure sustainable energy supply in the\nfuture. This is evidenced by Koster not allowing fossil fuel-based power\nplants and prioritising clean energy, including battery-powered electric\nvehicles and waste-to-energy projects in collaboration with\nDanantara.<\/p>\n
\u2018The government continues to plant trees, mangroves, and endemic\nBalinese plants to expand forest coverage and maintain environmental\nbalance. All these policies are aimed at preserving Bali\u2019s\nsustainability, including conserving Balinese culture and preparing a\nsustainable living ecosystem for the community,\u2019 he added.<\/p>\n
The World Bank warned that if these issues are not properly addressed\nnow, Bali risks facing serious problems in the future.<\/p>\n
\u2018We do not only look at Bali\u2019s current condition but also future\nperiods. Bali is still a global favourite, and the challenge is to keep\nit a top destination in the coming years,\u2019 Carolyn said.<\/p>\n
As a follow-up to the World Bank\u2019s data, they requested Governor\nKoster to appoint a technical team to collaborate on further discussions\nabout strategic solutions and implementation steps.<\/p>\n
\u2018The results of the technical team discussions will be reported back\nto Governor Koster in the next meeting,\u2019 she said.<\/p>\n
Carolyn hoped the government would strengthen sustainable development\nefforts to ensure tourism growth remains balanced with the needs of\nBali\u2019s residents.<\/p>\n
\u2018Our analysts focus not only on current conditions but also future\nperiods; the challenge is for Bali to remain a top destination and stay\nprime in the years ahead,\u2019 she concluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/governor-receives-world-bank-advice-on-five-bali-challenges-1780336233", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }