Social Protection Index Brief: Social Assistance Programs in Asia and the Pacific

[Excerpt] The Asian Development Bank (ADB) report The Social Protection Index: Assessing Results for Asia and the Pacific (2013) documents the role of social assistance in social protection systems across the region. This brief examines the six major subcomponents of social assistance and draws out policy lessons based on comprehensive data for 35 countries in the region. The report uses the Social Protection Index (SPI) as the focal point for its analysis. The SPI is the ratio of total social protection expenditures to the total number of intended beneficiaries. These “expenditures per potential beneficiary” are then compared to a regional poverty line as a reference point (ADB 2012c)

Social Protection Index Brief: Labor Market Programs in Asia and the Pacific

[Excerpt] The Asian Development Bank (ADB) report The Social Protection Index: Assessing Results for Asia and the Pacific (2013) documents the negligible role of labor market programs in social protection programs across the region

Local Knowledge Analysis for Animal Water Sustainability at Ngerong Cave in Rengel Village, Rengel Subdistrict, Tuban Regency – East Java

Ngerong Cave is a cave with a length of 1.8 km is located in the center of Rengel District. This cave is a unique cave because of it flowing river inhabited millions of Bader Bang Fish (Punctius javanicus) from small to more than 70 cm long, hundreds of big fish arengan (Morelius/Labeo chrysophekadion), dozens of bulus/labi- labi with a diameter of more than one meter, and millions of bats that live on the roof of the cave. The preservation of these animals (especially aquatic animals) is inseparable from the myths that circulate in the community about the sacred nature of the place and its animals. The main myths in circulation are: whoever eats or brings home fish from the river in Ngerong Cave will be infected with a disease that never healed even will cause a mysterious death. This is a continuation of the myth that the invisible creature wich live in Ngerong Cave will not be willing if their pets are harassed by humans and will pursue the man by asking for his life. Because of the myth, the preservation of river animals in Ngerong Cave can be maintained and protected from human disturbance. Research on the benefits of myths in preserving aquatic animals in Ngerong Cave has a goal to explain to the scientific world that the myth (as one study of cultural anthropology) has a very big role in maintaining environmental sustainability. In general, the methodology of this study used a mixing method in the form of qualitative methods with data analyzed from literature studies and field studies, methods adapted to the focus of the problems studied. In this study, the results obtained depict in depth cultural events in the study area

Gender relations on goat-farm household in Central Java, Indonesia

This paper represents an attempt to examine gender relations in goat-farm households in Central Java . Guided by theory of farm household in which labor for household activities is supplied and organized based on gender and age differences of the household members . The study was conducted at Klirong village, sub-district Kebumen, Central Java in May 1995 . Twenty-four families who owned goats were chosen and divided into two groups based on the ownership to land . Participant observation method were used to collect information on the time spent for household maintenance activities, agricultural activities and on/off farm activities by household members . The results indicated that gender appears to be the primary determinant of labor and time allocation in two types of farm households . Since goat production is secondary economic activities for both type of households, therefore, the responsibility to take care of was allocated to the children, especially male children, while adults -- man and woman -- engage in the primary economic activities such as agricultural activities and selling labor for on/off farm activities

Sistem Informasi Pariwisata Kabupaten Magelang Berbasis Web

Magelang is the Regency of Central Java Province. As a tourist destinations, Magelang has a lot of natural resources, culture, and exciting attractions. Tourism sector is one of aspect that can increase local revenue. Currently, the potential development of the tourist area in Magelang is still not widely known by the public, both inside and outside of the country. The tourists will have difficulty in determining travel planning because the information provided is not complete. Travelers need information systems that is more rapid, precise, and complete so that travelers know the description of tourist areas to be visited. The data is being collected by using purposive sampling method. Testing the credibility of the data with source triangulation techniques. The programming language used HTML, PHP, and CSS. Database used MySQL and the XAMPP Control Panel as a server at localhost. The data collected through interviews and observation in Magelang Regency.Tourism Information System Magelang Regency Based Web has been implemented so that visitors can find out information location on tourist attraction, tourist services (hotel, gas station, and restaurant), and directions road using Google Maps. This system also can be used as a means of travel guides for tourist who visit and can help in publicizing tourism potential in the Regency of Magelan

Efektivitas Pelaksanaan Pendidikan Dan Pelatihan Kepemimpinan Pegawai Negeri Sipil (Studi Di Badan Kepegawaian Daerah Kabupaten Probolinggo)

: Effectiveness of Leadership Education and Training of Civil Servants (The Study in Badan Kepegawaian Daerah Kabupaten Probolinggo). This study aims to describe and analyze the implementation of the Level III Training PIM PNS Force 226 and the effectiveness of the implementation of the Level III Training PIM is at BKD Probolinggo. This study used a qualitative research method with descriptive approach. Data analysis model used is the model of Miles and Huberman Interactive analysis. The results showed that the implementation of the Education and Leadership Training Level III PNS Force BKD 226 in Probolinggo is not effective, because of the lack of facilities for education and ongoing training, field observation long enough, and time of execution of the education and training of less objective because it is in the classroom, so that when participants return to their respective agencies do not apply all the theories that have been obtained from the Level III Training Pim. Advice can be given related research is in the classroom and dormitory facilities more attention, while the implementation of education and training is extended to the estimation in time-out, and coaches/teachers need to be given initial training in order to provide the material as it appears in the learning modules