1.3 University anti-poverty programmes
Universities need to address the poverty of their students and potential students. This requires universities to commit to admitting students from backgrounds where poverty is a factor, and ensuring that these students have the support necessary to complete their studies. Universities should also have a commitment to supporting students experiencing poverty in low or lower-middle-income countries across the world.
Targets to admit students who fall into the bottom 20% of household income group (or a more tightly defined target) in the country.
The target to admit students who fall into the bottom 20% of household income group is stated on the University Strategic Plan (Strategic Plan pg. 49 and Performance Report pg. 46 about Percentage of Affirmation and Bidikmisi Program Students). UGM was dedicated to improving accessibility on “academic merit, diversity, independency, and inclusivity” based education, through scholarship grants (Bidikmisi), affirmative programs, and Penelusuran Bibit Unggul Tidak Mampu (PBUTM). Affirmative programs are programs designed for students who come from low-income families, migrant workers, as well as from regions with limited access to higher education, namely 3T (the frontier, outermost and least developed regions) region (Performance Report pg. 66). PBUTM is a form of UGM’s internal commitment to cover the educational costs of underprivileged students through the provision of scholarships (Performance Report pg. 88).
Graduation/completion targets for students who fall into the bottom 20% of household income group (or a more tightly defined target) in the country.
In August 2022, among 2.552 graduates there were 19% graduates from low-income families (KIP-K and 3T). While in November 2022, the number of graduates from low-income families was raising to 33% (312 KIP-K and 3T graduates out of 949 graduates). In average, it brought 22% of graduates from low-income families from both graduations.
Provide support (e.g. food, housing, transportation, legal services) for students from low income families to enable them to complete university.
As part of UGM commitment as people’s university, UGM puts students from low-income families as a part of university community who have equal rights to complete their educations similar as the others. To support this, UGM, through the Directorate of Student Affairs, provides various programs such as financial assistance, scholarships, other forms of scholarships (accommodation, living allowance, research grants) as well as other services including legal assistance and medical insurance for students from low-income families. Support in academic for students from low-income background is a Peer Counselor (Performance Report pg. 66 about peer counsellor) program. It is a program which aims to help students who are having academic problems. This program is specifically for Bidikmisi and Affirmasi students to ensure that students from low-income families can complete their degree. Support for accommodations for example is provided by Rumah ZIS UGM which provides free dormitory for students from low-income families. UGM Residence also provides free dormitory for students by participating in an internship program. UGM also provides assistance with laptops and bicycles for students with financial needs (Performance Report pg. 65-66).
- Student Services Guide
- Performance Report 2022
- Ditmawa UGM Carried Out Peer Counselor Training for Bidikmisi and Affirmation Students 2022
- Opening of the Women’s Dormitory Scholarship – Wisma Misfallah Thalabul Ilmi
- Internship Social Media Staff at UGM Residence
- UGM Provides Laptop Assistance for Students
Programmes or initiatives to assist students who fall into the bottom 20% of household income group (or a more tightly defined target) in the country to successfully complete their studies.
As part of UGM commitment as a people’s university, UGM puts students from low-income families as a part of university community who have equal rights to complete the education the same as others. To support this, UGM provides various programs such as peer counseling sessions, internships, career counseling, workshops, and soft skills assistance for students from low-income families.
Mentorship
Peer Counselor program is a program which aims to help students who are having academic problems. This program is specifically for Bidikmisi and Affirmasi students to ensure that students from low-income families can complete their degree.
Scholarship and Mentorship
Tanoto Leadership Scholarship is a scholarship that is packaged together with a leadership training program and is targeted at high-achieving and underprivileged students.
The Faculty of Forestry at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and PT Musi Hutan Persada have agreed to establish a Scholarship Program for students enrolled at the Faculty of Forestry, UGM. This collaborative initiative is manifested through the provision of scholarships, serving as a gesture of recognition and encouragement for exceptional students facing financial constraints. In addition to the scholarships, the scheme includes a subsequent arrangement wherein the scholarship recipients are offered a two-year employment opportunity at PT Musi Hutan. This comprehensive endeavor is significant in augmenting educational standards, fostering student motivation, and ensuring equitable access to learning resources. The direct alignment of this enterprise with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is evident in its adherence to the principles outlined in Goal 4, focusing on the provision of Quality Education, and Goal 17, emphasizing the importance of forging Partnerships for the Goals. The realization of this collaboration between the Faculty of Forestry, UGM, and PT Musi Hutan Persada serves as a strategic measure employed by the university to enhance employment prospects for graduates and facilitate the successful integration of accomplished alums into the workforce.
Scholarship
During their visit to the Faculty of Pharmacy, the alumni aimed to take a look back at their time studying at the Faculty of Pharmacy UGM as well as providing scholarships for juniors in the Faculty of Pharmacy.
Providing the Kavogama Award Scholarship from Vocational School alumni to 20 outstanding and underprivileged students at the Alumni Gathering on 22 Oct 2022.
Kagama Scholarship Offer from the Gadjah Mada Alumni Family (KAGAMA) for underprivileged students class 2019 – 2021.
The PTH RZIS UGM Scholarship is a living allowance scholarship intended for active Gadjah Mada University students with economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Until 2021, more than 2000 students have received PTH RZIS UGM scholarships.
Schemes to support poor students from low or lower-middle income countries (e.g. offering free education, grants).
UGM as a part of international society supports international students from developing countries in the form of accessibility to obtain scholarships (partial or full scholarships) which covers tuition fee, living cost, research grants, medical insurance as well as other student support services, including soft skills and Indonesian language skill. Some examples of the scholarships are GMIF (Gadjah Mada International Fellowship) and KNB (Kemitraan Negara Berkembang/Developing Country Partnership). UGM also provides Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Scholarship 2023. The program is prioritized for countries in the southern hemisphere and in need of financial assistance.
1.4 Community anti-poverty programmes
Universities have a responsibility, as stewards of significant resources, to support the wider community in tackling poverty. These are programmes and/or activities designed or intended to relieve poverty. These programmes can be community-led but they will be supported by the university.
Provide assistance in the local community supporting the start-up of financially and socially sustainable businesses through relevant education or resources (e.g. mentorship programmes, training workshops, access to university facilities).
Higher education Tri Dharma (Three Pillars of Higher Education) includes community services as a part of the university’s contribution towards the development of society. In regard to UGM Tri Dharma, UGM provides various platforms to engage with the local community by assisting small and medium enterprises as well as ‘starting up’ to develop and maintain their businesses to become sustainable through community empowerment projects such as training, workshops, and digital innovations.
Trainings
UGM’s Faculty of Agricultural Technology (FTP) provides training and assistance in drying techniques for empon-empon and herbal plants for residents of Margoyoso Village, Salaman District, Magelang Regency. This activity is a form of community service to support the development of a green economy. Community involvement in climate change adaptation and mitigation is a form of concern for the environment that has been appreciated by the government. One of the impacts of climate change currently being felt is the increase in the incidence of hydrometeorological disasters such as erosion and landslides. Controlling these disasters can be done with agricultural adaptations that apply plant canopy strata or agroforestry. In Margoyoso, empon-empon and herbal plants are part of agroforestry. To increase the added value of agroforestry products, empon-empon or other agricultural products are processed into derivative products.
UGM collaborates with the National Standardization Agency (BSN) to increase market access for its MSME products so they can penetrate the international market. BSN provides training regarding the importance of implementing food safety standards and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) principles as a basis for implementing and certifying Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) to UGM-assisted MSMEs in Kebumen, Central Java.
The training contains an introduction to Instagram and WhatsApp Business social media as well as content marketing and copywriting. Through this training, it is hoped that it can open up opportunities for Trirenggo Village MSMEs to expand their businesses through digital marketing.
The activity entitled UMK Workshop and Monitoring and Evaluation: Kalirejo Stem Broom Productivity and Local Business Sustainability in the Context of Community Economic Advancement which was held on September 16 2022 at FRC SV UGM, is one of a series of Community Service Activities carried out by the DBSMB SV UGM lecturer team which was carried out in March -Sep 2022 in Kalirejo, Kulon Progo.
Community service by the Department of Archeology was carried out in the Banyunibo Temple area, Cepit Hamlet, Bokoharjo Village, Prambanan District. The focus of this activity is to provide training for local batik craftsmen starting from making batik designs that highlight the symbols of Banyunibo Temple to marketing batik through social media.
Students of Community Empowerment Learning (KKN) Community Empowerment Learning (PPM) Gadjah Mada University (UGM) in Ohoi (Village) Dian Darat and Ohoi Dian Pulau Hoat Sorbay District, Southeast Maluku Regency successfully carried out activities to empower Creative, Sustainable and Independent MSMEs (COOL MSMEs ). Students carry out the COOL MSME program through food product creation and innovation (KRENOVAN) activities. Counseling to the community regarding recipes and ingredients needed to make innovative food products and food processing processes together with local communities to create innovative products that can boost the local community’s economy
Tourism Village Management Training in collaboration with the Borobudur Authority Implementing Body. The target of the activity is to increase the knowledge and understanding of tourist village human resources, tourism awareness groups and village-owned enterprises in the coordinating area of the Borobudur-Yogyakarta National Tourism Destination and its surroundings regarding tourism village governance.
Mentorship
SOPREMA Fisipol UGM provides assistance to young sociopreneurs. SOPREMA 2022 incubation was held in collaboration with DIT-PUI UGM and Creative Hub (C-Hub) FISIPOL UGM.
UGM’s Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) is committed to creating an entrepreneurial ecosystem that prioritizes environmental friendliness. One of them is realized in FEB UGM’s participation in the ASEAN Network for Green Entrepreneurship and Leadership (ANGEL) program. This activity is co-funded by the institutions involved. The ANGEL project aims to support college graduates and marginalized minority groups in obtaining a better life. This is achieved through green entrepreneurship which they will lead.
- Learn Business Planning with Kak Asri Meikawati Hazim, SE, MBA at the Virtual Business Plan Workshop
Virtual Workshop Business Plan by Asri Meikawati Hazim.
The Center for Cultural Studies in collaboration with BAKTI Kominfo conducted a study of digital ecosystem solutions that collaborate with MSMEs in Mahakam Ulu, East Kalimantan to expand the market.
Facilities
UGM launched the UMKM (Micro Small and Medium Enterprises) Outlet at the University Club (UC) Hotel Bulaksumur. This outlet displays 60 MSME products supported by UGM and will routinely alternate every three months with other MSME products. The establishment of the outlet is a collaboration between the UGM Directorate of Community Service and PT Gama Multi, supported by BNI and the MSME community. This MSME outlet is expected to become a place to showcase and market MSME products that are beneficial for the development of MSMEs.
DPkM UGM held the V MSME Business Meeting, the 5th National MSME Business Meeting featuring speakers including Prof. Heddy Shri Ahimsa-Putra, Dr. Arif Wibisono, Mr. Muhammad Iqbal, Head of the DIY Cooperative and SME Service, Deputy General Chair of the Yogyakarta Special Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Tourism, Prof. Eni Harmayani, Dr. Riza Noer Arfani, Head of the DIY Industry and Trade Service, CEO of PT. Nusa Berdaya Indonesia, Dr. Anggito Abimanyu, Head of the DIY Tourism Service, Head of the DIY Bank Indonesia Representative, Head of the DIY Licensing and Investment Service, Director of PT. Gama Multi.
One of the important factors in achieving food security is the ongoing and continued increase in agricultural productivity. PIAT UGM harvests the IR 64 rice variety, which is included in the irrigated rice commodity, using a combine harvester. To come to this stage, PIAT UGM collaborates with farmers to become seed breeders. Seed breeder farmers play a key role as providers and ensure the availability of high-quality seeds, which are the foundation of food security at the local and national levels. More than that, it is also to supply more stable national seeds, and to make farmers accustomed to using certified labeled seeds so that harvests are abundant. A fairly competitive selling price will also be able to increase farmers’ income.
The Faculty of Forestry at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) recently hosted an event commemorating the esteemed contributions of Prof. Dr. Ir. Wahyu Andayani, M.S, an eminent figure in the field of Forest Management Science at the university. Alongside this tribute, an engaging talk show was arranged under the theme “Forestry Multi Business in Social Forestry as a Lever for Rural Development.” This noteworthy occasion represented a collaborative effort between the Faculty of Forestry at UGM, the University of Lampung, and the Sukobubuk Village Forest Farmer Group in Pati Regency, Central Java. Such a confluence between academic institutions and local community organizations underscores a harmonious approach to supporting the socio-economic development of communities, aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 11 on Sustainable Cities and Communities. Emphasizing the empowerment of local communities, the collaboration offers various means of support, including educational initiatives, mentorship programs, training workshops, and improved access to relevant resources. The potential to realize economic, social, and environmental progress within education and rural development as sustainable objectives is significantly enhanced by facilitating such partnerships.
Provide financial assistance to the local community supporting the start-up of financially and socially sustainable businesses.
To contribute to the development of sustainable business among society, UGM provides a platform for incubating start-ups and mentorship for students together with community to develop digital innovations and smart technology which are able to solve community problems in the form of early support funding as well as additional support for the successful sustainable business.
The services provided by UGM to MSMEs are grouped into two, namely 1) Non-Financing Services and 2) Financing Services (conventional and sharia).
IWDM is a development of the Indonesian Student Startup Acceleration (ASMI) program. The IWDM program has two main activities, namely the digital business acceleration process and development funding assistance.
The Government Investment Center (PIP) in collaboration with Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) is encouraging the socialization of ultra-micro financing (UMi) to the community through the Community Service Program (KKN).
The Student Executive Body of the Faculty of Biology UGM and the Public Relations division of the BiOSC network collaborated to organize an iftar (breaking of fast) event at the Yatim and Dhuafa Mafaza Orphanage in Yogyakarta. Prior to the event, an open donation drive was conducted. As part of UGM’s commitment to provide financial and social aid to the community, it is hoped that the donation would assist the continuation of the social business.
FK-KMK UGM is holding Meridian 2022 activities. There are 2 big events in this series of activities, namely Alumni Sharing and Medical Charity Run. The proceeds from fundraising through the Medical Charity Run were distributed to the Children’s Halfway House and the Love Mother’s Halfway House as assistance for social businesses.
Organise training or programmes to improve access to basic services for all.
UGM community service projects are designed based on knowledge and applied technology that would support sustainable independence and prosperity. To accomplish this, UGM involves all academic communities and provides training and programs within the community to improve access to health, healthy housing, and sanitation through waste removal training. The examples include training on the importance of healthy diets and early detection of diseases, health screening programs, healthy housing consultation centers, and waste sorting training.
One of UGM’s contributions in supporting sustainable development is the Student Community Service (KKN) program where students live with the community for two months at a location to solve various problems. Various KKN activities that support sustainable development include planting cocoa among farmers in Patuk Gunungkidul. Apart from being invited to plant cocoa, farmers are also trained to provide added value from the cocoa harvest, starting from the fermentation process to processing it into chocolate products. UGM KKN also provides assistance and training to small-scale gold miners in Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara. For three years, students introduced environmentally friendly technology in gold processing.
Programmes to Improve Access to Health
The UGM FKKMK community service team carried out a health outreach program with the title “The Importance of Health Insurance” to residents of Umbulsari B, Sumberharjo, Prambanan. The material was presented to the public regarding the importance of JKN, its benefits, how to register and pay, as well as how to access online JKN services. Meanwhile, the service team showed a video on the importance of health insurance and how to access Chika and Pandawa, applications launched by BPJS Health to facilitate online administration services.
Lecturers from the Faculty of Biology at Universitas Gadjah Mada conducted a community outreach activity for the women of the PKK (Family Welfare Empowerment) organization in Prenggan Village, Kotagede. In line with SDG 1, this event is part of UGM’s dedication to increasing social welfare in rural regions. The activity revolved around the importance of obtaining and consuming healthy foods and calculating daily calorie intake. The participants were taught how to calculate their health status based on their Body Mass Index and ascertain whether they fell into the normal, overweight, or obese category. Furthermore, the women were taught how to calculate how many kilograms of body weight they needed to lose or gain to achieve a normal category. This activity marked the first in a series and will be followed by future meetings discussing various aspects of health, its maintenance, and the possibility of community service involving the cultivation of medicinal plants and vegetables (TOGA).
The UGM Faculty of Pharmacy’s Pos Pembinaan Terpadu (Posbindu) Team organizes health check activities for lecturers, education staff, students and the general public. Participants receive blood pressure checks, BMI checks, GCU checks, and data on their health history and lifestyle. Participants who wish to have fasting blood sugar (GDP) and total cholesterol checked have been advised to fast at least eight hours beforehand, and participants who do not fast can take part in a check of fasting blood sugar (GDS), uric acid, blood pressure and body mass index (BMI) which includes weight, height and abdominal circumference.
In collaboration with the Gadjah Mada Medical Center (GMC), Family Wellness Fisipol UGM routinely holds free health screenings for registered children.
FK-KMK UGM held Refresher Training on Student Mentoring Methods by Field Instructors. Through this training, it is hoped that field instructors will be able to understand the basic concepts of CFHC-IPE, such as program learning design, evaluation of student learning and field activities, and be able to develop the group’s potential in carrying out program activities.
Programmes to Improve Access to Healthy Housing
The Faculty of Engineering, through healthy home clinics, provides education to the general public, carries out research and provides community service. Healthy Home Clinic is a consultation and education bureau for the community regarding the development of livable homes. Through the healthy house clinic, the UGM Faculty of Engineering hopes that in the future the construction and development of houses in the DI Yogyakarta and Central Java areas will be in accordance with the criteria for livable and healthy houses.
Programmes to Improve Access to Better Sanitation
PIAT held an open house to introduce Rindu. This activity is free, there is no charge so that people can easily learn about waste processing and network with other participants. A total of 75 participants from universities, government, non-governmental organizations, waste banks, nature lovers and other environmental groups joined this open house. The open house began with a presentation session from Dr. Chandra Wahyu Purnomo a waste management expert from UGM then continued with a discussion session and field visit to the Recycling Innovation House.
Waste management workshop for the “Migunani” Waste Management Self-Help Group in Sinduharjo Village, Sleman which is currently experiencing a waste emergency. Doctoral students from the Environmental Science study program as organizers also carry out mentoring activities which are provided for three years so that the benefits are long-term.
Programmes to Improve Access to Early Childhood Education
The Center for Cultural Studies in collaboration with DP3AP2 DIY held socialization and training on the use of educational aids in the form of the SIBAYA game board to various PAUD, TK, SD and PKK educators spread across five DIY districts.
Participate in policy making at local, regional, national and/or global level to implement programmes and policies to end poverty in all its dimensions.
UGM participates in making policy and gives recommendations to regional, national and international policymakers in implementing the strategies and programs to end poverty. Examples of these include organising a circular economy policy forum and participating in the preparation of action plans or master plans for poverty reduction in several regions through tourism, environmental management, and farming.
Global/Regional
UGM’s Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) is committed to creating an entrepreneurial ecosystem that prioritizes environmental friendliness. One of them is realized in FEB UGM’s participation in the ASEAN Network for Green Entrepreneurship and Leadership (ANGEL) program. This activity is co-funded by the institutions involved. The ANGEL project aims to support college graduates and marginalized minority groups in obtaining a better life. This is achieved through green entrepreneurship which they will lead. ANGEL is a project that has a work period of three years. Starting in 2021. In the first year ANGEL completed diagnostic activities and gap analysis for green leadership development. In 2022 the ANGEL project will focus on strengthening the development of green communities in each ASEAN country involved. ANGEL’s research, mentoring and collaboration with government, business and society are also targets in the second year. Policy formulations will be suggested to governments and international conferences.
National
- Commission VII Holds FGD with UGM Energy Experts to Discuss the EBET Bill
- FGD: The New and Renewable Energy Bill is considered to have not strengthened the growth of the local manufacturing industry
Commission VII DPR RI is drafting the New Energy and Renewable Energy Bill (RUU EBET). Currently, the DPR is still waiting for the Problem Inventory List (DIM) from the government to finalize the bill. The DPR RI Commission VII EBET Bill Legislation Working Visit at the Faculty of Engineering, Gajah Mada University (UGM) was specifically carried out to provide input regarding the EBET Bill. UGM provides input regarding the development of new and renewable energy, if carried out seriously it will be able to foster job creation by growing and developing local manufacturing industries that are able to produce EBT products from within their own country. Don’t let Indonesia use products from outside and end up in debt.
Faculty of Biology, held a Focus Group Discussion with the output in the form of a study which will be submitted to the Indonesian Capital City Authority. The activity is expected to produce supporting arguments and solutions to oversee the development of IKN with the concept of Relations between the Development of the National Capital and Indigenous Peoples from the Ethnobiological Aspect.
UGM Center for World Trade Studies (PSPD) and FISIPOL UGM held a Sustainable Development, Circular Economy and Industrial Transformation Policy Forum. The forum aims to produce circular economy-based trade and industrial transformation policy proposals from the n-helix multi-party dialogue. The forum involved the Director of Knowledge and Information Management, Academic Outreach Division, and World Trade Organization/WTO Chairs), H.E. Dandy Iswara (Deputy Permanent Representative of the Republic of Indonesia II to Geneva/Ambassador), and Prof. Daniel C. Esty of Yale University. The event was filled with policy formulation sessions. In the end, the Policy Forum produced an agreement in the form of formulating circular economy regulations that were participatory and accommodating to various aspirations.
Local
PSKK UGM collaborated with Bappeda Fakfak Regency, West Papua to prepare a Regional Action Plan for Poverty Reduction for 2022-2027. Fakfak Regency is one of the districts that is classified as a priority area for alleviating extreme poverty.
The Postgraduate School participates in accelerating tourism development to reduce poverty in East Sumba, Central Sumba, West Sumba, and Daya Sumba. This participation was carried out in the signing of a memorandum of understanding between UGM and the Government of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT).
- Policy Brief for Tourism Development in Blora Regency
- Puspar UGM Prepares Tourism Development Master Plan for Blora Regency (Ripparkab), Central Java Province
Preparation of the Blora Regency Tourism Development Master Plan Phase 2 in collaboration with the Blora Regency Dinporabudpar. Blora Regency has a variety of tourism potential and if it is worked on seriously it will provide prosperity for its people. This Policy Brief was prepared based on sources from the Blora Regency Tourism Development Master Plan. The UGM Center for Tourism Studies collaborates with the Blora Regency Youth, Sports, Culture and Tourism Office. Tourism is one sector that is able to drive economic growth strategically. This service sector is believed to be one of the vital development sub-sectors and is an important contributor to creating jobs, preserving the environment and culture, as well as alleviating poverty.
Preparation of Tourism Development Master Plan Documents and Academic Papers and Draft Regional Regulations for the Tourism Development Master Plan of Magelang Regency. This activity, carried out between UGM and the Magelang Tourism, Youth and Sports Department, reviewed the Rippar document prepared in 2015, so that current issues and increasingly rapid tourism dynamics could be accommodated in new Rippar policy and program formulations.
UGM is collaborating with Kediri Regency in reviewing the Sri Aji Joyoboyo Cultural Heritage Area (KCB) Masterplan for Kediri Regency. This area was developed into a Menang Village Spiritual and Cultural Tourism Destination with the Petilasan Sang Prabu Sri Adji Djajabaja Spiritual Tourism Area as the main attraction and Menang Village Cultural Tourism and the history of the Kediri Kingdom as a support. It is hoped that the development of KCB Sri Aji Joyoboyo can increase the community’s economic activity from tourism activities without neglecting the area’s function as a spiritual area which is a place of pilgrimage.
UGM is collaborating with the Purworejo Regency Youth, Sports and Tourism Office in preparing the International Class Masterplan and DED Document for Dewaruci Beach. This activity aims to plan development so that Dewaruci Beach is more comfortable to visit so that more tourists come to enjoy the culinary delights and beauty of the beach. This will certainly have an impact on the economic cycle and social welfare.
The Center for Cultural Studies in collaboration with BAKTI Kominfo conducted a study of digital ecosystem solutions that collaborate with MSMEs in Mahakam Ulu, East Kalimantan to expand the market.
The UGM Center for Environmental Studies is involved in preparing the Academic Paper and Draft Regional Regulations for the City of Yogyakarta for 2023 concerning the Implementation of Regional Environmental Protection and Management in the City of Yogyakarta together with the Yogyakarta City Environmental Service. This regional regulation exists to respond to the prevailing legal and environmental dynamics. There are significant substantive changes related to environmental licensing that occurred as a result of the issuance of the Job Creation Law, so adjustments are needed. Apart from that, it is feared that massive development in the city of Yogyakarta will result in environmental degradation and affect people’s welfare.
The collaboration between UGM and the Sleman Regency Government targets the drafting of a Regent’s Regulation on the development of area-based organic agriculture. This is a form of commitment to realizing farmer independence. This academic study is a supporting document for the preparation of the regent’s regulations. The organic area approach is an effort to manage organic farming more effectively and efficiently, both in on-farm and off-farm activities.