NTB gets Rp 94.94b from development projects
NTB gets Rp 94.94b from development projects
Antara, Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara
The government will earmark this year a whopping Rp 94.94 billion
(US$9.7 million) in funds to carry out development projects in
325 villages across the province.
The funds, which come from the fuel subsidy compensation
funds, will be used to finance infrastructure projects in the 325
villages, said the head of West Nusa Tenggara Settlement and
Regional Infrastructure Office (Kimpraswil), Jalal.
As much as Rp 5.8 billion of the funds will be allocated for
23 subdistricts in Mataram city, Rp 13.1 billion for 53 villages
in West Lombok, Rp 12.60 billion for 50 villages in Central
Lombok and Rp 12.72 billion for 50 villages in East Lombok.
Furthermore, 31 villages in West Sumbawa regency will receive
Rp 7.83 billion, 44 villages in Sumbawa regency Rp 11.18 billion,
46 villages in Dompu regency Rp 11.30 billion, 52 villages in
Bima regency Rp 13,18 billion and 20 subdistricts in Bima
municipality will get Rp 5.53 billion.
"The funds will be used to build village infrastructure, such
as clean water facilities, access roads and irrigation networks,"
said Jalal. The infrastructure projects will be carried out using
the labor intensive method of community self-help, joint
operation scheme or the involvement of contractors.
According to Jalal, the labor-intensive method would be
preferential, but it all depends on the community and village
chiefs. If they are unable to perform the task, then the project
can be accomplished through the joint operation scheme, or handed
over to contractors. He said that a task force would be appointed
to supervise the program, while the respective communities in
villages and subdistricts would carry out construction work.
"The villages and subdistricts that are provided with the
funds have been categorized as poor," said Jalal.
The respective communities will entirely decide on the project
scheme, while the Kimpraswil office will only determine the
technical aspects of the project. Jalal said that Rp 1.91 billion
of the funds had been set aside for Kimpraswil offices in the
province and municipalities/regencies for supervisory expenses.
"The aim of the program is to alleviate poverty, and non-
governmental organizations are also expected to be involved in
this program," said Jalal.