Based On Central Statistics Agency Data, The Poverty Rate In Depok Is The Lowest In West Java

Head of the Regional Development Planning and Research Agency (Bappeda) of Depok City, Dadang Wihana (ANTARA)

DEPOK - Depok City recorded the lowest poverty rate in West Java in 2021, which was 2.58 percent. This percentage is also far below the poverty rate of West Java Province, 8.40 percent.

Head of the Regional Development Planning and Research Agency (Bappeda) of Depok City, Dadang Wihana, said the 2.58 percent figure was based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) of West Java Province.

"Although the poverty rate for Depok City has reached 2.58 percent, we should be grateful that it is still in the lowest position in West Java," he said in a statement quoted by Antara, Jakarta, Wednesday, February 23.

Dadang said the COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on the community's economy, including in Depok City, West Java.

Dadang explained that the Depok City Government has a number of strategies to reduce poverty. Currently, one of the development programs is oriented towards economic recovery.

Furthermore, said Dadang, the various programs that have been set are 5.000 new entrepreneurs (start-ups) and 1.000 women entrepreneurs.

Then the Depok Prosperous Card (KDS), and begin to resolve the mismatch or mismatch between the workforce (graduates) and the world of work.

In addition, he said, his party will encourage investment that can absorb local workers. All of these programs are an effort to reduce poverty in Depok City.