Govt earmarks Rp 800b for infrastructure in disadvantaged regions
The Jakarta Post, Antara, Pontianak| Sat, 03/27/2010 6:14 PM
Disadvantaged Regions Development Minister Helmy Faisal Zani said his office has allocated Rp 800 billion (US$88 million) in funds for infrastructure development in 147 regions.
"The disadvantaged regions need such an affirmative policy," said Helmy in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, on Saturday.
The minister said his office had initiated several programs for development in disadvantaged regions. They covered electricity provision and road construction.
During the visit, Helmy and Health Minister Endang Rahayu Sedyaningsih signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on a cooperation to enhance health services in remote and border areas and islands.
"Development in remote areas is needed to accelerate the eradication of poverty there," he said.
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