MINISTER AHY MEETS WITH WORLD BANK REPRESENTATIVES TO EXPLORE COLLABORATIVE SCHEMES FOR ACCELERATING AGRARIAN REFORM PROGRAMS.
Indonesian Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning (ATR) Minister Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) engaged in discussions with representatives from the World Bank on Wednesday (20 March) regarding potential collaboration and ongoing initiatives related to agrarian reform programs. AHY emphasised the importance of agrarian affairs and spatial planning in stimulating economic growth while prioritising environmentally friendly practices and responsiveness to climate change.
The ATR Ministry and the World Bank have been collaborating on various programs, with the Agrarian Reform Acceleration Program (PPRA) standing out as a flagship initiative. This program aims to expedite land registration and administration processes to provide legal certainty over all land parcels in Indonesia. Implementation strategies include guiding individuals to collect agrarian data and promoting digital transformation.
The PPRA is currently operational in 10 provinces across Indonesia, including Riau, Jambi, South Sumatra, West Kalimantan, Central Kalimantan, South Kalimantan, East Kalimantan, West Java, Central Java, and East Java. Minister AHY highlighted the program’s progress and its crucial role in achieving targeted outcomes in land administration.
World Bank’s Country Director for Indonesia and Timor-Leste, Satu Kahkonen, commended the fruitful cooperation between Indonesia and the global institution, emphasising the positive impact of joint initiatives. Kahkonen expressed support for the ATR Ministry’s commitment to pro-environmental agrarian affairs and spatial planning, advocating for business processes aligned with climate change mitigation strategies.
Willem Egbert van der Muur, World Bank’s land tenure specialist, lauded the ATR Ministry’s performance in implementing the PPRA and affirmed the institution’s dedication to strengthening collaboration for the success of ongoing and future programs. The meeting underscored the mutual commitment of Indonesia and the World Bank to advancing agrarian reform efforts while promoting sustainable development practices.
Source: Antara News
