The Deputy Speaker of the MPR RI, Lestari Moerdijat, stated that the\ngap between the state\u2019s ambition to achieve accurate population data and\nthe risk of citizens losing access to aid during system updates must be\naddressed. According to her, this situation requires a response through\ntransparency and the effectiveness of the validation process.<\/p>\n
\u201cTransparency and the effectiveness of the National Socio-Economic\nSingle Data (DTSEN) validation process are the primary keys to bridging\nthe gap between the state\u2019s ambition to realise accurate population data\nand the impact experienced by the community,\u201d she said in a statement on\nThursday (10\/09\/2026).<\/p>\n
The controversy surrounding the updating of the DTSEN, which has\ncaused significant changes in community welfare decile rankings, has\nimpacted the rights of poor and vulnerable citizens regarding social\nprotection programmes.<\/p>\n
She emphasised that the data validation process within the\nimplementation of the DTSEN system and the decile mechanism should serve\nas an instrument for equitable welfare in national development.<\/p>\n
She acknowledged that the government has established the DTSEN as the\nprimary database for various social protection programmes, covering 95.3\nmillion families and 289.3 million individuals in Indonesia.<\/p>\n
However, there remain various public complaints from those living in\ngenuine hardship who have been placed in higher deciles, thereby losing\naccess to social assistance.<\/p>\n
She assessed that the data validation mechanism conducted by the\ngovernment, sourced from several relevant ministries and agencies, must\nbe carried out with measurable steps so that the impact of the\nvalidation process does not sacrifice the rights of the people.<\/p>\n
In addressing this gap, the government has opened a dispute mechanism\nfor the public through the Cek Bansos and SIKS-NG (Social Welfare\nInformation System Next Generation) applications.<\/p>\n
Through these applications, citizens can check their decile status\nand submit objections if the data does not reflect their actual\nconditions.<\/p>\n
This process requires easy access to the applications provided by the\ngovernment and proactive participation from the public in reporting\ninaccurate data.<\/p>\n
Therefore, massive and easy-to-understand socialisation is needed so\nthat the wider community can check and evaluate their status.<\/p>\n
\u201cBecause every development policy must have clear targets, be based\non measurable data, and be able to be evaluated openly so that the\nresults can prosper all Indonesian people,\u201d she concluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/transparency-in-dtsen-validation-seen-as-key-to-poverty-data-accuracy-1789045726", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }