For two decades, Indonesia—an investment destination with a largely trained workforce—has seen significant economic growth. However, 28 million people still live in poverty, and environmental degradation threatens long-term sustainability.
Connections
In partnership with Filantropi Indonesia (FI), 11 associations which represent 700 foundations and businesses in Indonesia have connected in a philanthropy business forum, Filantropi dan Bisnis SDGs (FBI4SDGs), to advance the SDGs.
Pathways
In collaboration with the Tanoto Foundation, the SDG Philanthropy Platform has partnered with the Riau Government in a pilot project to align the local development plan with the SDGs. Currently, 65 out of 169 SDG indicators have been reflected in the provincial development plan to monitor progress and set pathways for new investments.
Partnering
The National Board of Zakat (BAZNAS) Indonesia, the government agency responsible for the disbursement of Zakat, Islamic charity to the poor, committed its first contribution of $300,000 to support the achievement of the SDGs in the country. This is a landmark step that formalizes the channeling of Zakat funds to achieve SDGs for the first time anywhere in the world. The initial funding will support the development of a micro hydro power plant in Sumatra island’s Jambi province.
What's on the SDG agenda for Indonesia? How has its development agenda evolved in response to past achievements? Click on each SDG to find out!
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), otherwise known as the Global Goals, are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.
These 17 Goals build on the successes of the Millennium Development Goals, while including new areas such as climate change, economic inequality, innovation, sustainable consumption, peace and justice, among other priorities. The goals are interconnected – often the key to success on one will involve tackling issues more commonly associated with another.
The SDGs work in the spirit of partnership and pragmatism to make the right choices now to improve life, in a sustainable way, for future generations. They provide clear guidelines and targets for all countries to adopt in accordance with their own priorities and the environmental challenges of the world at large. The SDGs are an inclusive agenda. They tackle the root causes of poverty and unite us together to make a positive change for both people and planet.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), otherwise known as the Global Goals, are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.
These 17 Goals build on the successes of the Millennium Development Goals, while including new areas such as climate change, economic inequality, innovation, sustainable consumption, peace and justice, among other priorities. The goals are interconnected – often the key to success on one will involve tackling issues more commonly associated with another.
The SDGs work in the spirit of partnership and pragmatism to make the right choices now to improve life, in a sustainable way, for future generations. They provide clear guidelines and targets for all countries to adopt in accordance with their own priorities and the environmental challenges of the world at large. The SDGs are an inclusive agenda. They tackle the root causes of poverty and unite us together to make a positive change for both people and planet.
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Indonesia ranks seventh out of 140 in the list of the most generous countries in the world, according to the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) World Giving Index 2016. Indonesia's current rise in individual wealth has encouraged many entrepreneurs to engage with philanthropy in order to sustain family legacies and to give back to their communities.
The complex geographic and ethnic diversity of Indonesia provides opportunities and unique challenges in terms of creating an enabling environment for philanthropy.
The complex geographic and ethnic diversity of Indonesia provides opportunities and unique challenges in terms of creating an enabling environment for philanthropy. This broad diversity has meant that many local philanthropic organizations have had to follow both traditional patterns of philanthropy, whilst simultaneously forging new pathways to support and accelerate social development within the country.
What you need to know about doing philanthropy in Indonesia
Philanthropy must keep in mind national development plans and agendas, and national and subnational levels of governance and accountability that influence development priorities and structures.
How far along is Indonesia in formally integrating the SDGs into its planning, implementation and monitoring processes?
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