When Information Feeds Social Transformation in Indonesia: Understanding and Addressing Inequality outside Java through Diagnostic Dissemination

Although Indonesia ha recorded progress in reducing national income inequality over the past decade—evident in the decline of the Gini coefficient from 0.409 in 2012 to 0.384 in 2021—substantial disparities remain at the provincial and district levels. The findings of this report emphasize that inequality in Indonesia extends beyond income distribution, encompassing Access to education, healthcare, infrastructure, and economic opportunities. These inequalities are further compounded by geographic isolation, governance challenges, exposure to natural disasters, and uneven economic transformation.