Searchlight

A research-based report that prioritizes data analysis and business universe surveys.

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Searchlight

Business Universe Survey: Improving the Condition of Indonesia's Middle Class

The declining number of Indonesia's middle class population that is difficult to prosper is an "alert" signal for the government. Appropriate social protection instruments are needed so that the role of this group can be optimized economically, socially and politically.

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2 Minutes
By: Tim Suar
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Keeping Indonesia's Middle Class from Downgrading (1)

Economic shocks due to a combination of the Covid-19 pandemic and technological disruption have sent Indonesia's middle class down the curve. The middle class is vulnerable to slipping into poverty. Indonesia faces a steep road to a high-income country.

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5 Minutes
By: Gianie

Indonesia's Middle Class also Needs Social Protection (2)

The condition of the Indonesian middle class, which is not yet prosperous, is recorded in the Business World Universe Survey conducted by the SUAR Team. The government also needs to formulate appropriate social protection instruments for the middle class.

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3 Minutes
By: Gianie

Business Universe Survey: Correction of MBG Program Management

The Free Nutritious Meal Program (MBG) is facing serious problems. Many students who receive MBG benefits are poisoned, leading to extraordinary events. The majority of respondents to the SUAR Survey assessed that the management of this government flagship program needs to be corrected.

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3 Minutes
By: Gianie
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Majority of Respondents Rate MBG as Unexpected, Correct its Governance (1)

Having only been running for nine months, many people are urging the government to thoroughly evaluate the Free Nutritious Meal Program (MBG). In fact, they demanded an immediate moratorium after thousands of beneficiary children were victimized by food poisoning.

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6 Minutes
By: Gianie

Hendri Saparini: Make MBG a Hub for Government Programs (2)

Senior Economist Hendri Saparini underlines the Free Nutritious Meal Program (MBG) on three things. First, the target must be clear. Second, this program can become a "hub" for other government programs. Finally, the implementation is decentralized.

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3 Minutes
By: Gianie

Revamping the MBG Program: Mapping and KPIs Needed (3)

Mapping and monitoring and evaluation using key performance indicators (KPIs) are important to improve the implementation of the MBG program.

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3 Minutes
By: Gianie

SUAR Business Universe Survey: Upskilling Migrant Workers

Migrant workers are foreign exchange heroes for the country. Every year, not a few funds flow into the country. However, the fate of Indonesian migrant workers is not entirely lucky and prosperous. The skill factor is still an obstacle to getting a better job and income.

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2 Minutes
By: Gianie
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Upskilling, the Key to Migrant Workers' Prosperity

The SUAR team explored the thoughts of business leaders, regulators and economic observers through the Business Universe Survey on the problems of Indonesian migrant workers and what businesses can do to improve the skills of migrant workers.

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7 Minutes
By: Gianie

SUAR Survey: Deregulation Needed to Address UMKM Financing Difficulties

UMKM have become the backbone of the national economy with their contribution of 61.9% to GDP. However, there are still many UMKM that want to develop their business due to financing problems. It takes deregulation and other breakthroughs to encourage UMKM to upgrade and become sustainable.

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3 Minutes
By: Gianie
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UMKM Development Needs Deregulation, Access to Credit, as well as Partnerships with Industry

As many as 40% of respondents stated that it is difficult for UMKM to get access to bank credit. Three key factors in the development of UMKM: easy access to credit, promotion strategies and market expansion, and good management.

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7 Minutes
By: Gianie

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