Pramono announces decline in Jakarta's Gini ratio
Jakarta - Governor of DKI Jakarta Pramono Anung Wibowo has announced that the economic inequality index, or Gini ratio, in the capital has declined from 0.441 to 0.423, and expressed gratitude for this reduction.
“Alhamdulillah, this time there has been a decline in the Gini ratio from 0.441 to 0.423,” Pramono stated at the City Hall in Jakarta on Friday.
He said that the decline in this figure represents a significant achievement, given the major challenges in reducing inequality in Jakarta, namely the large number of high-income groups.
“All the rich people are in Jakarta. Almost all the circulating money is in Jakarta. That’s what makes our Gini ratio tend to be higher compared to other regions,” Pramono remarked.
Nevertheless, he emphasised that his administration is committed to maintaining social safety nets to reduce economic inequality.
One of these efforts involves continuing programmes such as the Kartu Jakarta Pintar (KJP), Kartu Jakarta Mahasiswa Unggul (KJMU), Kartu Lansia Jakarta (KLJ), and other social assistance initiatives.
“Our APBD (Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget) must not reduce allocations for matters related to KJP, KJMU, KAJ (Kartu Anak Jakarta), KLJ, KPJ (Kartu Pekerja Jakarta), because these are social and economic safety nets for residents,” Pramono explained.
It is recorded that 5.18 million people have been absorbed into the job market, an increase of around 46,500 people.
Additionally, the labour force participation rate has also risen to 65.47 per cent, up by approximately 0.72 per cent.
According to Pramono, this increase indicates that more residents are engaging in economic activities.
On the other hand, he stated that the trade, accommodation, food and beverage, as well as transportation and warehousing sectors have been the main contributors to job absorption in Jakarta.
He also assured that his administration continues to expand job access through various programmes.
“This shows that Jakarta’s employment conditions, which were once a concern, have instead improved in the first quarter,” Pramono clarified.