Volume 8 : As of 4 May 2020 Table of Contents DISCLAIMER ...... 2 NATIONAL OVERVIEW ...... 3 1. Policy and regulation ...... 3 2. Budget and program shifting ...... 3 3. Food supply ...... 4 ...... 5 1. Policy and regulation ...... 5 2. Budget and program shifting ...... 6 3. Food supply ...... 6 4. Rural economy ...... 6 Central Java ...... 8 1. Policy and regulation ...... 8 2. Budget and program shifting ...... 9 3. Food supply ...... 9 4. Rural economy ...... 10 5. Other crosscutting issues ...... 10 West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) ...... 11 1. Policy and regulation ...... 11 2. Budget and program shifting ...... 12 3. Food supply ...... 12 4. Rural economy ...... 12 East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) ...... 13 1. Policy and regulation ...... 13 2. Budget and program shifting ...... 13 3. Food supply ...... 14 4. Rural economy ...... 15 5. Other crosscutting issues ...... 15 Papua ...... 16 1. Policy and regulation ...... 16 2. Budget and program shifting ...... 16 3. Food supply ...... 17 4. Rural economy ...... 17 5. Assistances needed by local government ...... 18 6. Other crosscutting issues ...... 18 West Papua ...... 19 1. Policy and regulation ...... 19 2. Food supply ...... 20 3. Assistances needed by local government ...... 20

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DISCLAIMER

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NATIONAL OVERVIEW

1. Policy and regulation Impact at change or enactment of governments’ policy & regulation in response to the pandemic, such as lock-down and other types of restriction, roles of government’s task force, etc ▪ The Health Ministry has set a hotline extension for mental health services to facilitate those who are looking for consultation during the COVID-19 pandemic. It can be accessed through the hotline 119 extension 9, while the hotline 119 extension 8 is for COVID-19 related services. Public can also self- check examinations from the Indonesian Mental Health Specialist Doctors Association (PDSKJI) official website at www.pdskji.org. https://bit.ly/2zU1W8Z ▪ The government and number of related parties agreed to continue allowing traditional markets to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic by complying health protocols. The decision was taken at the Ministry of Trade meeting, which involved the Ministry of Home Affairs, Head of BNPB, Association of Indonesian Municipal Governments (APEKSI), Association of Indonesian Regency Governments (APKASI), Association of Indonesian Market Traders (APPSI) with Commission VI of the Indonesian Parliament through teleconference on 2 May. The Ministry of Trade encourages provincial/city governments to innovate in market operations such as regulating operational hours and number of sellers in rotation, as well as utilising social media for delivery system. https://bit.ly/2ymoFKp 2. Budget and program shifting Impact at shifting of government’s budget & program to respond to the pandemic ▪ President has conveyed 6 focal points in his plan to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 on the employment sectors. The President stated that he has received reports of more than one million informal workers and 375,000 formal workers had been laid off, with another 315,000 informal workers being affected by the pandemic. The six mentioned focal points are: (i) the need to prevent further layoffs from happening; (ii) the scheme, such as the tax incentives and BPJS relaxation, which eases the economic burden of 56 million workers in the formal sector must be prepared; (iii) the inclusion of 70.5 million informal workers in social safety net programs; (iv) formal or informal workers that had been laid off to be prioritised in receiving the Pre-Employment Card; (v) the President instructed the Ministry

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of Villages, Disadvantaged Regions, and Transmigration, the Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises, and other relevant ministries to increase the implementation of cash-for-work programs, in order to provide numerous employment opportunities for the workforce; (vi) called for the protection of Indonesian migrant workers, including those who are still abroad and those who have returned, in order to ensure that they remain accessible to government aid. https://bit.ly/2ydnc9m 3. Food supply Impact at food supply continuity; food price; etc

▪ The Minister of Agriculture confirmed what President Jokowi said that there are number of provinces experiencing deficit food stock. However, there are also number of provinces with surplus food stock. As of April, there were 19 surplus provinces out of 34 provinces. While there are 1 province with deficit of more than 10% (Central Kalimantan), 2 provinces with deficit between 10-15% (Bali and West Kalimantan), and 13 provinces with deficit below 5% (North Sumatra, Riau, Riau Island, , etc.). https://bit.ly/35pMjSi ▪ Kadin assesses that Indonesia's economic is in critical condition due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, the termination of employment is predicted has reached 10 million people. Entrepreneurs will only be able to survive for the next 2 months along with a stagnant import supply. Deputy Chairperson of Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) of SMEs, Suryani Motik, said that currently most industries import their supplies from abroad. According to her, the pandemic could be a lesson in strengthening domestic supply chains, so that we can start reducing our dependence on imports. https://bit.ly/3bZ80eD

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Province : East Java

1. Policy and regulation Impact at change or enactment of governments’ policy & regulation in response to the pandemic, such as lock-down and other types of restriction, roles of government’s task force, etc PROVINCIAL LEVEL ▪ To improve the impact of PSBB policy implementation in Greater area, Head of COVID-19 Handling Acceleration Task Force of East Java will start imposing sanctions. For example, anyone entering the area with body temperature 38 degree Celsius or above, will be taken to appointed COVID- 19 hospitals. For motorbike riders with passengers, the passengers will immediately be asked to disembark. Motorbike riders who don't wear masks will also be ticketed. https://bit.ly/2KTdc7V ▪ In response to news mentioning about proposal from District Head of , Mayor of Batu, and Mayor of Malang to the provincial government to implement PSBB in Greater Malang area, the Governor East Java said that she has not received the proposal yet. https://bit.ly/2SwLrGa ▪ Provincial Government of East Java ask all companies operating in Greater Surabaya area to enforce Work for Home and manage their employee working hours, to better implement physical distancing, including to avoid traffic jam cases at COVID-19 check points. https://bit.ly/2z5Dl0i DISTRICT LEVEL ▪ Mayors and District Heads of “Greater Malang” Region (Malang District, Malang City and Batu City) agreed to submit draft of PSBB (Large Scale Social Restriction) to Region III Coordination Board of East Java Provincial Government. Separately, Batu City had already implemented a PSBB-like policy which includes the closure around 80 hotels, hundreds of villas, and all mosques for Friday praying. https://bit.ly/2YwB4Gf ▪ To better implement physical distancing, Batu City Government will close Dewi Sartika Street, the road access to Batu City Central Market. The road is planned to be closed every day at 03.00-06.00. Drivers will be diverted to Pattimura Street if they want to access downtown of Batu City. https://bit.ly/2ypezIy ▪ Surabaya City Government will impose sanctions to companies that do not dismiss employees during the implementation of PSBB in the city. https://bit.ly/3ffGyeo

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2. Budget and program shifting Impact at shifting of government’s budget & program to respond to the pandemic DISTRICT LEVEL ▪ Lack of accuracy in data collection process for Direct Cash Transfer beneficiary candidates in Gresik, makes one legislative member in Gresik is also recorded as one of recipients for the Direct Cash Transfer to the poor. The legislative member suspects that the District Agriculture Agency of Gresik use names in the list of Farmer Group Need Definitive Plan (RDKK) for fertilizer assistance proposal to fish farmers in 2015, as beneficiary list of the cash transfer program. https://bit.ly/2KQX7Q3 ▪ District government of Gresik will allocate Rp 600,000/households for their Social Safety Net program. The recipients are COVID-19 affected residents who are not registered as recipients of social safety net assistance from Social Welfare Ministry, based on verification made by village governments. https://bit.ly/2z4bOg1 3. Food supply Impact at food supply continuity; food price; etc PROVINCIAL LEVEL ▪ Governor of East Java collaborates with Naval Force Command for Eastern Indonesia (KOARMATIM) to distribute 4,000 packages of basic food and medical equipment (rapid screening test tools, self- protection equipment/APD, thermal guns, face shields, masks and gloves) to Kangean, Sapeken and Raas islands of Sumenep District, using a naval ship. There are approximately 48 inhabited islands that should also receive government assistance during the pandemic. Ordinary passenger crossings ships are unable to carry thousands of aid packages to these remote islands. https://bit.ly/2yoogXL DISTRICT LEVEL ▪ Since PSBB implementation in and Surabaya, egg price in has fallen to Rp 11,500/kg or lower compare to average egg price of Rp 15,500/kg at farmer level. Blitar is the biggest supplier of eggs to Jakarta and Surabaya. Risa, a female chicken farmer in Ponggok sub-district said that as response to the price fall, she could only buy half of quality feed volume now and mix them with low quality feed for their hens, which of course reduces eggs quality and production. While Yahya, a chicken farmer in Kanigoro sub-district believes that another reason for the egg price fall is caused by some companies’ decision to flush the egg markets with eggs for breeding purpose. https://bit.ly/3dhGM37 4. Rural economy Impact at rural area such as continuity of farmers’ production; agriculture inputs availability; labour availability at rural area; market access; etc PROVINCIAL LEVEL ▪ Two employees of PT HM Sampoerna Tbk with Patient Under Surveillance (PDP) status continued to work when they must undergo quarantine. Later, they were declared dead due to COVID-19. The Provincial Task Force for COVID-19 Handling Acceleration had already step in to handle this finding in coordination with PT. Sampoerna. Results of initial investigation carried out by the task force: (i) 2 people died positive of COVID-19; (ii) 9 people have already been hospitalized with PDP status; (iii) 163 people had undergone a PCR test swab (waiting for PCR results); and (iv) 100 of 323 employees were declared reactive COVID-19 after undergoing a rapid test. PT. Sampoerna has closed the plants temporarily. https://bit.ly/2z6RHxr

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DISTRICT LEVEL ▪ Jojoran I traditional Market in Gubeng, Surabaya City, will be closed for 14 days starting 5 May to 18 May 2020 after trader died of being positively exposed to COVID-19. https://bit.ly/2SvmH19 ▪ District Government of Gresik has closed some part of Krian Commodity Market for 14 days after finding a couple of traders with positive COVID-19 case. The partial market closure is impacting around a hundred of stall owners within a radius of 50 meter from the COVID-19 infected couple. https://bit.ly/3fgQjsY ▪ City Government of Surabaya closes Gunung market and its surrounding traditional market called Pasar Tumpang for 14 days, after 2 traders in the market are found with positive COVID-19 case. The closure affects around 600 stall/kiosk owners and traders in 2 markets. https://bit.ly/3bVeESW ▪ About 13,700 migrants have returned to Blitar since March to 25 April 2020. Most of them are not isolated in government’s quarantine facilities but doing self-isolation at home. https://bit.ly/35qMdd0

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Province : Central Java

1. Policy and regulation Impact at change or enactment of governments’ policy & regulation in response to the pandemic, such as lock-down and other types of restriction, roles of government’s task force, etc PROVINCIAL LEVEL ▪ Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo asked the central government not to be rigid in distributing social assistances to public during the COVID-19 pandemic because its application in the field is difficult and has the potential to cause problems. Ganjar said that social assistance distribution may cause a commotion in the lower classes. In fact, number of regional leaders felt clashed. Therefore, he asked for flexibility from the central government to the regions in the distribution of number of social assistances. https://bit.ly/2WpRIox. ▪ The SME and tourism sectors will be the priority of Central Java Provincial Government in the recovery program post COVID-19 pandemic, since the two sectors were considered the most affected by COVID- 19 pandemic. This was conveyed by the Governor of Central Java after attending the 2020 Musrenbangnas for the 2021 Government Work Plan with number of ministers and regional heads on Thursday (4/30/2020). Besides the SME and tourism sectors, the provincial government will also be focused on the investment sector. https://bit.ly/2WoMR6J. ▪ The Governor of Central Java encouraged the community, especially PKK members in Central Java, to utilize their house yard or the vacant land owned by the villages for planting various vegetables and spices. It is expected that the yields can meet household needs independently and reduce the daily expenses. This is in accordance with the concept of Jogo Tonggo during the pandemic. https://bit.ly/35wNEXt

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DISTRICT LEVEL ▪ Mayor of has no problem if the area will later be determined as a new epicentre of COVID- 19 transmission in Indonesia since Semarang has a very dynamic movement of people. The Mayor appealed to his citizens to obey the PKM rules that had been enacted. The city government is currently trying to build public awareness to comply with strict social distancing and physical distancing rules. The City Government so far has also built 16 monitoring posts overseen by 48 joint patrol teams. https://bit.ly/2YvDPb1 2. Budget and program shifting Impact at shifting of government’s budget & program to respond to the pandemic DISTRICT LEVEL ▪ City Government decided to re-cut the budget from various activities that had been allocated in APBD 2020. The previous cut was Rp 49 billion which only sufficient for COVID-19 handling until May. This second budget cut is around Rp 277 billion and estimated to be sufficient to handle the pandemic until July 2020. https://bit.ly/2VYftFe 3. Food supply Impact at food supply continuity; food price; etc DISTRICT LEVEL ▪ 401 villages in Klaten District, Central Java, formed the village government's food reserves (CPPD) to secure basic food needs during COVID-19 pandemic. In the meantime, each village will be asked to save 1 ton of rice per village. https://bit.ly/3b6rJry ▪ Amid COVID-19 pandemic, Penggaron Slaughterhouse (RPH) Semarang recorded a decrease in number of beef demand, from February to April 2020. The decrease was because number of restaurants or traders in the market have been temporarily closed due to COVID-19. However, the availability of beef stock in Penggaron RPH is currently maintained. Therefore, they anticipated it by intensifying sales through RPH butchery, including responding to online order. https://bit.ly/35t0DcJ ▪ The traders in Market, Langon Market, Randugunting Market, and Kejambon Market, City started implementing physical distancing health protocols during their activities in the market. Their stalls are in distance of two meters of each other. https://bit.ly/35zNu1K ▪ The application of physical distancing in people's markets in Central Java was appreciated by number of parties. Chief of COVID-19 Task Force even asked other regions to imitate Central Java's people's market management. According to him, the people's market must not stop because there are many of people needs other than basic food needs as well as protein and nutrition. There is also considerable economic interest in the markets. Markets must continue to run, arranged and carried out in an open road with a distance, buyers and sellers wear masks, and hand washing areas provided. https://bit.ly/2z43psQ

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4. Rural economy Impact at rural area such as continuity of farmers’ production; agriculture inputs availability; labour availability at rural area; market access; etc DISTRICT LEVEL ▪ Despite the catch of fishermen's fish in Tegal City is stable, the price has dropped due to lower demand of fish for export during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, revenue sharing for fishermen crews (ABK) decreases dramatically. For example, ABK of Purse Seine 50-80 GT earn has dropped from Rp 1 million - Rp 1.5 million per month to Rp 500,000 - Rp 1 million per month. https://bit.ly/35umd0G 5. Other crosscutting issues Gender, disability, youth ▪ Businessmen in Central Java reminded the government that the widespread impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will make Indonesia entering a prolonged monetary crisis starting in July 2020. They are currently asking for bailout funds assistance to ease THR payments. The Chairman of the Indonesian Employers' Association (API) in Central Java believes that currently the symptoms of the crisis have appeared everywhere. The government needs to postpone major projects and divert their budgets to help people and workers in need. At present, the entrepreneurs are only able to pay THR around 50%. They expect government assistances to provide stimulus for the rest. https://bit.ly/2WmL0iV

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Province : West Nusa Tenggara (NTB)

1. Policy and regulation Impact at change or enactment of governments’ policy & regulation in response to the pandemic, such as lock-down and other types of restriction, roles of government’s task force, etc PROVINCIAL LEVEL ▪ NTB Provincial Food Security Office wants to increase number of food supply vehicles, in order to make people easy to get food at affordable prices. NTB Province currently has only one unit of Indonesian Farmers Shop (TTI) vehicle. Ideally, it needs at least three unit of vehicles serving for operational in City. https://bit.ly/2KVu9P5 ▪ PLN President Director, Zulkifli Zaini, said that PLN has prepared a technical mechanism for free electricity bills for Small Business (B1) and Small-Scale Industry (I1) customers with 450VA power connections. It has been decided by the Government through a Limited Meeting on April 29, 2020. https://bit.ly/2YsQ5sy ▪ Governor of NTB issued a circular letter (SE) No. 060/154/ORG concerning restrictions on activities to travel outside the region and mudik for State Civil Apparatus (ASN) to prevent the spread of COVID-19 dated 15 April. Head of the Regional Apparatus Organization (OPD) was asked not to issue leave permission for ASN. https://bit.ly/2WBWC1R ▪ NTB Provincial Government through Indonesia Logistics Bureau (Bulog) - Bima Branch began distributing the staple food packages of Social Safety Net (JPS) program from the provincial government to the COVID-19 affected community in Dompu District on 30 April 2020. https://bit.ly/2Suyqx6 ▪ Number of residents included in the integrated social welfare data in NTB has reached 2,953,740 people or 935,456 households. A total of 863,194 households were assisted through Family Hope Program (PKH) and non-cash direct assistance (BNPT). The remaining 72,262 families are not included in either PKH or BNPT. They are the additional groups of poor from decile groups 1, 2 and 3 (very poor, poor and almost poor) who are vulnerable of being affected by COVID-19. https://bit.ly/2zVrW3Q DISTRICT LEVEL

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▪ In order to curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, Lombok Timur District Government re-enacted the diversion of traffic flow. Following Selong District which has applied the diversion, three other districts have also begun applying, namely Masbagik, Sikur and Aikmel sub-district. https://bit.ly/3aWKz4h ▪ Sumbawa District Government has begun distributing Cash Social Assistance (‘SAHABAT’) that are part of Social Safety Net (JPS) program for COVID-19 handling to the affected communities. SAHABAT Cash Social Assistance was sourced from Sumbawa regional budget worth Rp 600,000 per family per month for three consecutive months. The total number of poor families affected by COVID-19 who are entitled to receive the assistance is 8,167 households across 24 sub-districts in Sumbawa District. https://bit.ly/3damfgG 2. Budget and program shifting Impact at shifting of government’s budget & program to respond to the pandemic PROVINCIAL LEVEL ▪ NTB Province Regional Budget (APBD) in 2020 to experience a deficit of more than Rp 412 billion or 7.55 % due to COVID-19 pandemic. https://bit.ly/2WrtBWx 3. Food supply Impact at food supply continuity; food price; etc PROVINCIAL LEVEL ▪ NTB Regional Logistics Agency (BULOG) empowers dozens of poultry farmers to provide chicken eggs needed by Gemilang Social Safety Net (JPS) program. To date, they are collaborating with 16 poultry farmers in Lombok Island to provide 2.1 million eggs per month for 105,000 households targeted by Gemilang JPS. https://bit.ly/2SAFqsi DISTRICT LEVEL ▪ Deputy Chairman of Logistics Sector, COVID-19 Task Force, Agus Prihanto Donny guarantees that Lombok Timur District food availability can last for the next 1 year. There are still supplies of 7,000 tons in Bulog. Therefore, Kodim 1615/Lombok Timur in coordination with Bulog to maintain its availability. https://bit.ly/2W0Hz2E 4. Rural economy Impact at rural area such as continuity of farmers’ production; agriculture inputs availability; labour availability at rural area; market access; etc PROVINCIAL LEVEL ▪ Chili farmers around Mount Rinjani get benefits from the increasing demand of chilies. In fact, the demand does not come only from local market, but also international market. Local people, especially those who lost their livelihoods, were greatly helped by the increasing demand for chili exports to Japan. Farmers must prepare 8.4 tons of chillies for shipping to Japan. https://bit.ly/35t8EhP ▪ Public demand for fruits and vegetables is currently increasing, not to mention the yields of chili farmers in Mount Rinjani, Lombok, which is now in high demand to foreign countries. Other than chili and mangosteen, they are also meeting market demand for herb and spices for export to Europe and Japan. https://bit.ly/3bYSgbu

DISTRICT LEVEL ▪ Lombok Tengah District Government decided to re-open five weekly-markets amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The markets are Jelojok Kopang Market, Sengkol Pujut Market, Mujur Praya Timur market, Renteng Praya market and Barebali Batukliang market. Other markets will remain closed. https://bit.ly/2Svhx5c

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Province : East Nusa Tenggara (NTT)

1. Policy and regulation Impact at change or enactment of governments’ policy & regulation in response to the pandemic, such as lock-down and other types of restriction, roles of government’s task force, etc PROVINCIAL LEVEL ▪ PT Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia (PT PELNI) received an assignment from the Ministry of Transportation to continue the voyage of KM Camara Nusantara I. The ship specifically transports cattle from NTT to DKI Jakarta or other areas in Java that need it. Until the first quarter of 2020, PELNI has been transporting 770 head of cattle and it is projected that the supply of cattle from NTT to DKI Jakarta will continue to grow, especially ahead Eid period. https://bit.ly/3fdKSuU DISTRICT LEVEL ▪ Despite the increase of COVID-19 positive cases, the City Government of Kupang does not have the authority to propose a large-scale social restrictions (PSBB). "The decision is in the NTT Provincial Government, not in us," said Kupang Mayor, Jefri Riwukore last Friday. Positive cases of COVID-19 in the Kupang City are increasing from only once case to eight cases. Those eight cases are imported cases as there is still no indication of local transmission occur in the area. https://bit.ly/2WeaWwY ▪ Responding to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic to various businesses, Malacca District Government exempted tax of all hotels, restaurants and also advertising tax in the district. This policy was taken so that hotels, restaurants and advertising service entrepreneurs do not suffer more amid the pandemic. https://bit.ly/2YtPaIC 2. Budget and program shifting Impact at shifting of government’s budget & program to respond to the pandemic

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PROVINCIAL LEVEL ▪ NTT Provincial Government has prepared a social assistance fund (BANSOS) for farmers in facing COVID-19 pandemic. The total fund is Rp 6.6 billion, which will be realized in the near future, as stated by the Head of Agriculture and Food Security Agency of NTT, Yohanes Oktovianus. The social assistance will be distributed to farmers in entire NTT region, in order to back up farmers’ food supplies. In addition, NTT Provincial Government will also distribute assistances for farmer households through the sustainable food house program or the P2L. The program is allocated to districts that are in the stunting area category. Another social assistance scheme that will be provided also is the cash for work program (padat karya) that can absorb up to 1,505 workers. https://bit.ly/2KUzlCB ▪ NTT Provincial Government has diverted a pig breeding budget of Rp 2 billion for handling the impact of COVID-19. This budget reallocation was carried out together with other allocations that did not have direct correlation with communities affected by COVID-19, said NTT Animal Husbandry Agency, Dani Suhadi in Kupang. Previously, the budget was allocated for pig breeding expenditure. Dani Suhadi also explained that currently in NTT especially in Timor island, there are still problems related to the African Swine Fever (ASF) attack. To date, there have been 6,998 pig deaths due to ASF attacks. https://bit.ly/2Ss3JIU DISTRICT LEVEL ▪ Kupang Head of District, Korinus Masneno, said that he had set a District Head Decree (Perbup) as a legal umbrella for using budget of Rp 24 billion in handling COVID-19. Korinus explained, the budget allocation for handling COVID-19 in Kupang District consisted of Rp 11 billion for the operational costs of COVID-19 Task Force team and other activities related to COVID-19 in the area. While the Rp 13 billion budget was allocated for handling social and economic impacts through various programs and activities. https://bit.ly/2WeaFKs ▪ The COVID-19 pandemic has an impact on the Original Revenue (PAD) target of Kupang City, where the target of Rp 200 billion will not be achieved. "Because of this pandemic, our PAD has not yet reached the target. We should have now reached 40%, but it is now only about 20%. This means that our PAD target is impossible to achieve," said the acting district secretary of Kupang City, Elvianus Wairata. https://bit.ly/2ycx2bx 3. Food supply Impact at food supply continuity; food price; etc PROVINCIAL LEVEL ▪ The Animal Husbandry Agency of NTT Province has prepared 3,000 head of cattle to meet local needs during Ramadan in 2020. "Demand for beef from local needs has begun to increase during this Ramadhan," said Head of the Agency, Dani Suhadi in Kupang. Dani Suhadi said, just in Kupang City as the provincial capital, demand for beef could even reach 2,000 head distributed through slaughterhouses (RPH). https://bit.ly/2SsK8YS DISTRICT LEVEL ▪ The stock of rice and cooking oil at Bulog Sub Divre Larantuka, Flores Timur District, can fill in the needs of residents for the next three to four months as stated by Head of the Larantuka Bulog, Pieter De Haan, when Deputy Head of Flores Timur District, Agus Payong Boli, conducted monitoring to

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Larantuka Bulog warehouse. Agus Boli found a warehouse which was still full of rice and cooking oil. https://bit.ly/2YoONyZ ▪ Food stocks, especially rice in Sumba Timur District are still available. The existing stock in Bulog of Sumba Timur will still be available for few months as sated by District Secretary of Sumba Timur, Domu Warandoy. According to Domu, food stocks in Sumba Timur are still safe specifically rice, as the existing stock in Bulog can still be sufficient for the next few months. https://bit.ly/2YuaUEi ▪ Since COVID-19 pandemic hit NTT, the prices of staple food in markets in Nagekeo District have increased. The price of sugar, onions, rice, eggs and other types of nine basic needs (sembako) has a significant increase. According to the Cooperative, Industry & Trade Agency of Nagekeo, the price of sugar now is Rp 810,000 per sack, which was previously at Rp 650,000 per sack. https://bit.ly/2zTuYpd ▪ The Trade, Cooperatives and SME Agency of Sikka District has started market operations in all sub- districts. This market operations aimed to suppress the price of staple food, so the community can buy staple food at market prices. "We have started market operations in the Bola Sub-district. Henceforth we have arranged market operations schedules in all sub-districts," said Head of Sikka's Trade, Cooperatives and SMEs Agency, Yoseph Benyamin in Maumere. https://bit.ly/3bZiQkK 4. Rural economy Impact at rural area such as continuity of farmers’ production; agriculture inputs availability; labour availability at rural area; market access; etc PROVINCIAL LEVEL ▪ Approximately 226,526 people consisting of 66,525 fisheries households in NTT Province are at risk of losing their source of incomes due to COVID-19 pandemic, as conveyed by Pikul Association in Kupang. Further reported, the impact of COVID-19 could cause NTT to lose the value of capture fisheries production of around Rp 2 trillion in a year. A decrease in number of fishermen's catches and fish sales of 50% - 75%, make marine and fisheries businesses who generally do not have savings, must find new ways to adapt and survive. https://bit.ly/2WoZ0Jb DISTRICT LEVEL ▪ Number of pigs that belong to the community in Sumba Barat District died suddenly, allegedly attacked by the African Swine Fever (ASF). The Head of Animal Husbandry Agency of Sumba Barat, Hamadoku Wedo in Waikabubak confirmed the incident. Based on the results of PCR examination conducted by the Surabaya veterinary center on samples of dead pigs, it was indicated that the death was due to the ASF. https://bit.ly/35rDp71 5. Other crosscutting issues Gender, disability, youth ▪ GARDA NTT, a youth organization based in NTT Province, distributed food aids to the students from NTT in Jakarta. As reported, donations of staple food obtained from donors have been distributed since the end of April 2020. "We are gathering staple food assistances from donors to be distributed to students from NTT in Jakarta who are affected by Jakarta PSBB," said GARDA. They also explained, when PSBB was implemented in Jakarta, many students from NTT experienced food shortages. According to data collected by GARDA, there are 1,700 students from NTT in Jabodetabek area who have registered in GARDA NTT. https://bit.ly/2Ypi7Fv

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Province : Papua

1. Policy and regulation Impact at change or enactment of governments’ policy & regulation in response to the pandemic, such as lock-down and other types of restriction, roles of government’s task force, etc PROVINCIAL LEVEL ▪ Papua Deputy Governor, Klemen Tinal said the level of awareness and discipline of City and District residents to curb the spread of COVID-19 was still low. There are still many residents who carried out activities and interactions outside the house without wearing masks. Whereas the government has urged residents to stay at home, not interaction in the crowd and always wear masks when outside the house. https://bit.ly/2KS4MNW 2. Budget and program shifting Impact at shifting of government’s budget & program to respond to the pandemic PROVINCIAL LEVEL ▪ Rp 77 billion was officially disbursed by Papua Provincial Government to handle COVID-19 pandemic. Those budget from APBD 2020 will be distributed to 29 districts/cities governments each worth Rp 2 billion. 5 referral hospitals (Nabire, Timika, Wamena, Merauke, Biak) will receive Rp 5 billion each, partner hospitals are entitled to Rp 500 million each, and 17 student dormitories outside Papua will receive Rp 50 million each. https://bit.ly/3b25TFk DISTRICT LEVEL ▪ Biak Numfor District government ordered 1,000 units of Virus Transport Media (VTM) as an effort to speed up the collection of patient specimens to be swab tested to the laboratory. It was expected to arrive in Biak Numfor soon. https://bit.ly/3fenywX

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3. Food supply Impact at food supply continuity; food price; etc PROVINCIAL LEVEL ▪ In response to President’s statement on stock deficit of basic commodities in number of provinces, Papua Deputy Governor, Klemen Tinal, ensured that the staple food stocks in Papua are still safe. According to Papua Divre Bulog report and the physical checking by relevant agencies, rice stock can last for the next four months. https://bit.ly/2z3diXJ DISTRICT LEVEL ▪ Head of Trade in Department of Manpower, Industry and Trade Jayawijaya, Arisman Chaniago, revealed that number of groceries traders in Jayawijaya District were still afraid of bringing in large quantities of commodities from outside Jayawijaya, due to low purchasing power and activity restrictions until 12.00 WIT during the pandemic. https://bit.ly/35rg70S

▪ After receiving a rejection from farmers related to the procurement conducted by Bulog in 2020 harvest season which only bought milled dry grain (GKG) and harvested dry grain (GKP) from farmers, Bulog finally could also buy rice in accordance with the requirements that have been indicated by the government. https://bit.ly/3c0PnGW 4. Rural economy Impact at rural area such as continuity of farmers’ production; agriculture inputs availability; labour availability at rural area; market access; etc DISTRICT LEVEL ▪ One indigenous Papuan farmer (OAP) in Merauke District, Romanus Mbaraka claims to have cleared 25 ha of land from total area of 50 ha in Sarsang Village, Tanah Miring District for paddy fields and rice cultivation. Romanus Mbaraka, who was also the former of Merauke District Head in 2011-2016 period, admitted that harvesting activities are currently being carried out. https://bit.ly/2SsDOR1 ▪ The policy of Merauke Sub-Divre Logistics Agency (Bulog) which only buy grain has led to a rejection. Farmers feel disadvantaged because in addition to its inappropriate prices, the bran and groats cannot be obtained for the needs of domestic animals. After the wave of protests arose, finally the Managing Director of National Logistics Agency (Bulog) held a videoconference with the Heads of Bulog regions across Indonesia including Papua and decided that Bulog will also buy farmers' rice, including Bulog Merauke. https://bit.ly/3b0SX2s

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5. Assistances needed by local government Assistances in order to accelerate the recovery of economy at post pandemic period PROVINCIAL LEVEL ▪ Papua Deputy Governor, Klemen Tinal is scheduled to distribute staple food assistances to residents affected by COVID-19 at three points: Sentani Nursing Home, Jayapura District; Pelangi Abepura Orphanage, Jayapura City; and Hidayatulah Islamic Boarding School in Holtekamp Jayapura City. In total, Papua provincial government has distributed 15,300 food packages to residents affected by COVID-19. https://bit.ly/3fgRubV DISTRICT LEVEL ▪ 300 residents in Pasar Lama Sentani, Jayapura District received staple food assistances after their area was isolated by local government since 22 April 2020 due to the high finding of positive local residents infected with COVID-19. https://bit.ly/3bV6Hgy 6. Other crosscutting issues Gender, disability, youth ▪ Activity restrictions have made vegetable traders “Papuan Mama” lose income. The “Papuan Mama” will return to selling on Monday (4/5/2020), until there is a clear policy regarding how the Mamas earn a replacement income if they stop selling. https://bit.ly/3da9xhV

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Province : West Papua

1. Policy and regulation Impact at change or enactment of governments’ policy & regulation in response to the pandemic, such as lock-down and other types of restriction, roles of government’s task force, etc

PROVINCIAL LEVEL ▪ West Papua Provincial Government has asked Ministry of Health to expedite the issuance of permits to operate referral hospitals in the province so that they can be utilized for handling COVID-19 patients. West Papua Deputy Governor, Mohamad Lakotani in Manokwari said that verbally it had been conveyed to the Minister of Health through a video conference at the National Musrembang last week. https://bit.ly/2ydyA55 ▪ Amid COVID-19 pandemic, West Papua Provincial Government held a Development Planning Conference (Musrembang) through teleconferencing with Mayors, District Heads, Bappeda, and OPD throughout West Papua. The teleconference was to discuss regional programs that will later accept district and city proposals to be synchronized between districts, cities and provinces. https://bit.ly/3b2VQjk DISTRICT LEVEL ▪ The Regional Secretary of Manokwari District, West Papua, Algebra Makatita, asked the press to help the government foster optimism of citizens in facing COVID-19 pandemic. "I hope that my colleagues will also give strength and optimism to the citizens in facing COVID-19. The information you have spread has a significant impact on the psychology of the community," the Secretary said in Manokwari on Sunday. https://bit.ly/2xvl4cB

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2. Food supply Impact at food supply continuity; food price; etc DISTRICT LEVEL ▪ The Mayor of Sorong, Lambert Jitmau, distributed staple food assistances to 150 workers at the people's port, Sorong City, West Papua on Friday coincides with National Labour Day. The aid was distributed to the workers at people's ports because they were the most affected by the closure of airports and ports. https://bit.ly/2KTQL27

3. Assistances needed by local government Assistances in order to accelerate the recovery of economy at post pandemic period) DISTRICT LEVEL ▪ Teluk Wondama District Government began distributing social assistance of Rp 600,000 cash to communities affected by COVID-19. The recipients are the groups of people considered to be most vulnerable to being affected by COVID-19, namely port workers, sellers at port, motorcycle taxi drivers, and public transportation drivers. The social assistances are also distributed to farmers and fishermen across Wondama area. https://bit.ly/35ucS91

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