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    "data": {
        "id": 1701909,
        "msgid": "psi-cadre-leads-kupang-to-recognition-as-progressive-city-in-eastern-indonesia-1777215051",
        "date": "2026-04-26 21:15:00",
        "title": "PSI Cadre Leads Kupang to Recognition as Progressive City in Eastern Indonesia",
        "author": "",
        "source": "VIVA",
        "tags": "berita",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "Mayor Christian Widodo of Kupang has been awarded the Strategic Leadership in Eastern Urban Transformation category at the National Governance Award 2026, recognising his efforts in urban transformation and establishing Kupang as a progressively governed city in eastern Indonesia. The accolade, based on objective indicators such as poverty rates, open unemployment rates, and the Human Development Index, highlights the collaborative work of the city's community and coincides with Kupang's anniversary, serving as a significant milestone for regional development. This achievement underscores the importance of collective governance in advancing local progress amid national recognition.",
        "content": "<p>Kupang \u2013 Mayor of Kupang, Christian Widodo, emphasised the importance\nof collaborative work in developing the region.<\/p>\n<p>He stated this after receiving a prestigious award at the National\nGovernance Award 2026. He was named the recipient in the Strategic\nLeadership in Eastern Urban Transformation category.<\/p>\n<p>The award was given because Christian was deemed successful in\nleading urban transformation in the eastern Indonesia region. According\nto him, this award serves as recognition of the development\ntransformation efforts in eastern Indonesia, while also strengthening\nKupang City\u2019s position as a city with increasingly progressive\ngovernance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is not about who stands in front, but about who faithfully\nworks together in silence, for the good of all,\u201d he said on Sunday, 26\nApril 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Christian also expressed gratitude for the achievement. He stressed\nthat the award is not the result of individual work, but the fruit of\ncollaboration from all elements of Kupang City\u2019s society.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is not my greatness but because of God\u2019s will as well as the\nsupport and prayers from all Kupang City residents. Therefore, I extend\nmy abundant thanks to all Kupang City residents,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He explained that the award has objective evaluation weight. The\nindicators used include the poverty rate, open unemployment rate (TPT),\nand Human Development Index (IPM).<\/p>\n<p>From all regions in Indonesia, only one province, one city, and two\nregencies were selected to receive the award.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe won the top category from all categories, namely Strategic\nLeadership. This is extraordinary appreciation for our performance\nbecause the indicators used are also objective, namely poverty rate, IPM\n(Human Development Index), and TPT (open unemployment rate),\u201d said\nChristian Widodo.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the Chairman of the NTT PSI Provincial Board mentioned\nthat this moment feels even more special because it coincides with the\nanniversary of Kupang City.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis becomes the most beautiful gift for Kupang City\u2019s Anniversary\ntoday because from all over Indonesia, only one province, one city, and\ntwo regencies were chosen to receive this award,\u201d he said.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/psi-cadre-leads-kupang-to-recognition-as-progressive-city-in-eastern-indonesia-1777215051",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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