Volume 10 : As of 14 May 2020 Table of Contents DISCLAIMER ...... 2 NATIONAL OVERVIEW ...... 3 1. Policy and regulation ...... 3 2. Budget and program shifting ...... 4 East ...... 5 1. Policy and regulation ...... 5 2. Budget and program shifting ...... 5 3. Food supply...... 6 4. Rural economy ...... 6 5. Assistances needed by local government ...... 7 ...... 8 1. Policy and regulation ...... 8 2. Budget and program shifting ...... 9 3. Food supply...... 9 4. Rural economy ...... 9 (NTB) ...... 10 1. Food supply...... 10 2. Rural economy ...... 11 (NTT) ...... 12 1. Policy and regulation ...... 12 2. Budget and program shifting ...... 12 3. Food supply...... 13 4. Rural economy ...... 13 5. Assistances needed by local government ...... 14 ...... 15 1. Policy and regulation ...... 15 2. Food supply...... 15 3. Rural economy ...... 15 4. Assistances needed by local government ...... 15 ...... 17 1. Budget and program shifting ...... 17 2. Rural economy ...... 17 3. Assistances needed by local government ...... 18

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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 Indonesian government is mulling over a plan to start easing the COVID-19 social restrictions in June to allow businesses to resume operations gradually. Raden Pardede, the special adviser to the Coordinating Economic Minister, said that economic recovery was expected to begin in the third quarter of 2020 under the government's five-stage draft framework on the resumption of economic activities. The plan, which is still under development, aims to restore "business as usual" by the end of July. According to the plan, grocery stores and shopping malls will be allowed to resume limited operations on June 8. On July 6, restaurants, bars, and cafes may start opening with tight health protocols in place, followed by lifting restrictions on travel. https://bit.ly/2yVsgzc ▪ The Ministry of Transportation has issued circular letters (SE) from Director Generals on Transportation Operational Instructions as a follow up from the previous SE from the Chief National COVID-19 Task Force on Travel Restriction Criteria. The SE from Director General of Railways established on 7 May 2020 and the SE from Director General of Land, Sea and Air Transportation established on 8 May 2020, came into force from the time it was determined until 31 May 2020 and can be extended if needed. https://bit.ly/2YYmBTS ▪ The government is set to allow people under 45 years old to work outside their homes to prevent more people from being laid off amid the mobility restrictions in place to curb the COVID-19 spread. According to the data, the highest mortality rate of 45% comes from the age group of 60 years old and above. Meanwhile, the mortality rate from group of young adults under 45 years old is only 15%. https://bit.ly/2WpfMce; https://bit.ly/2Z0r9t0

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▪ Vice President Ma’ruf Amin revealed that the government has shifted their national development focus in 2020, in order to facilitate a number of recovery programs that has been prepared for post COVID- 19 pandemic. According to him, there will be emphasis on sectors that are deeply affected by the pandemic, such as the economic sector, including large and medium business groups, as well as Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). https://bit.ly/2T1vZ5h 2. Budget and program shifting Impact at shifting of government’s budget & program to respond to the pandemic ▪ The government officially issued the National Economic Recovery Program (Pemulihan Ekonomi Nasional - PEN) through Government Regulation (PP) No. 23/2020 on 11 May 2020. In Article 4, it is stated that the government can carry out state capital participation (PMN), placement of funds, government investment, and guarantees for the PEN program. In addition, the PEN program can also be implemented through state expenditure. In policy making, the Coordinating Minister for the Economy, the Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs and Investment, the Minister of Finance, the Governor of BI, the Chair of the OJK, and the Chair of the LPS formulated and determined the implementation strategy of PEN, including setting priorities in the business sectors affected by COVID-19. https://bit.ly/2YXCv0B; https://bit.ly/2LBpKRL; https://bit.ly/2YVDD4Z ▪ The total budget needed for National Economic Recovery Program (PEN) up to Rp 318.09 trillion. In details, PEN program consists of 9 activities: (i) UMKM and Ultra Micro (UMi) interest subsidies of Rp 34,15 trillion; (ii) tax incentives of Rp.63.01 trillion; (iii) biofuel (BBN) subsidies for B30 program of Rp2.78 trillion; (iv) payment acceleration of compensation and assignments for SOEs of Rp 94.23 trillion; (v) stimulus for tourism support of Rp 25 trillion; (vi) guarantees for new MSME working capital loans of Rp 6 trillion; (vii) state capital investment (PMN) of Rp 25.27 trillion; (viii) working capital bailout for SOEs of Rp32.65; and (ix) placement of government funds in banks for loan restructuring of Rp35 trillion. https://bit.ly/35UtOFY ▪ The Ministry of Finance has budgeted Rp 25 trillion for food vouchers through online applications, and tourism support in the form of ticket discounts, hotels, and so on. It is called Demand Stimulus which is part of the government's strategy for the National Economic Recovery (PEN) program in order to address the domestic economy impact of the COVID-19. https://bit.ly/362k5gU ▪ The dry season is predicted to reach its peak in August and September 2020. The anticipatory steps taken by the Ministry of Agriculture are to encourage the use of rice seeds suitable for dry land, prepare pumping and piping and Paddy Farming Business Insurance (Asuransi Usaha Tani Padi - AUTP). The Ministry of Agriculture is also promoting the construction of water reservoirs, dams, trenches and long storage in drought prone areas. https://bit.ly/2WqwyaQ; https://bit.ly/2WSerJV

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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 ▪ Provincial Government of East Java inform that PSBB implementation in Malang City, Batu City and Malang District (Greater Malang Area) will start on 17 May 2020. https://bit.ly/2T3ZlA5 ▪ The Regional Police of East Java said that the institution will impose a strict sanction during PSBB implementation in Greater Malang and Greater area, including to confiscate the PSBB violators’ ID cards. There will be no more curfew in Greater Surabaya, but police will strictly limit travellers to enter PSBB regions. https://bit.ly/2xYNMmr; https://bit.ly/2YXQ6Fb 2. Budget and program shifting Impact at shifting of government’s budget & program to respond to the pandemic DISTRICT LEVEL ▪ Head of Agriculture & Food Security Agency of Tuban District will not implement peanut seed assistance program in the district this year due to Ministry of Agriculture’s budget reallocation and refocusing. Before the pandemic, the ministry planned to allocate peanut seed assistance, covering a total area of 500 hectares in the district. Source: phone conversation with Head of District Agriculture & Food Security Agency of Tuban, 12 May 2020.

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▪ Public Extension Service Worker in Tuban introduce Salibu rice seed variety to rice farmers at Klurahan Village. Salibu rice seed variety has stems that can regrow and productive again after harvest. Some advantages of using this rice seed variety includes: (i) lower production costs due to additional cost to sow and replant; (ii) lower need to water; and (iii) faster harvest period. https://bit.ly/2Lr1Rfi

3. Food supply Impact at food supply continuity; food price; etc PROVINCIAL LEVEL ▪ Provincial Government of East Java collaborates with PT. Panca Wira Usaha, PT. POS and online drivers to expand the reach of LumbungPangan online market to Sidoarjo and Gresik. Previously, this program only served online order within the area of 20 km from LumbungPangan store. Provincial Government of East Java provides delivery cost subsidy for this program that has been operating until 21 July 2020. Sugar, rice, cooking oil, egg, garlic, instant noodle, soya sauce, and frozen chicken meat, fish and fruits are among the most favourite goods from LumbungPangan. https://bit.ly/2WtLF3a; https://bit.ly/2Lv36Kp DISTRICT LEVEL ▪ Based on tracing result, a chicken trader with positive COVID-19 started a new COVID-19 transmission cluster in Surabaya. The City Government of Surabaya already closed the market since 7 May 2020. https://bit.ly/2SZ7s0P ▪ COVID-19 Handling Acceleration Task Force of Batu City confirm that the new COVID-19 case in the city is a vegetable seller at Karangploso commodity market in Malang District. https://bit.ly/2SXJrH9 ▪ COVID-19 Handling Acceleration Task Force of Gresik District announced that one of new positive COVID-19 in the districts comes from the new COVID-19 transmission cluster of Sidowungu Poultry Market in Gresik. https://bit.ly/2LnoiSJ ▪ Lack of understanding on physical distancing protocol makes local communities from 2 villages in Malang District construct parapet wall using concrete bricks on main road access to their villages. https://bit.ly/2zvgvQ6 4. Rural economy Impact at rural area such as continuity of farmers’ production; agriculture inputs availability; labour availability at rural area; market access; etc

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PROVINCIAL LEVEL ▪ Jasa Marga Transjawa Tollroad company predicts that a total of 149,000 cars will depart from Surabaya to other cities and districts in East Java using the toll roads, which 58% of them will be heading to Malang, started from D-7 of Eid day, neglecting GoI’s advice to postpone mudik during the pandemic . https://bit.ly/2SXIaQn DISTRICT LEVEL ▪ Based on East Java COVID-19 Handling Acceleration Task Force announcement, Surabaya Wholesale Market (PGS), Pakuwon Mall, Tunjungan Plaza, Gresik PPI market, and Keputran Market are now among COVID-19 transmission clusters in Surabaya. https://bit.ly/3cuRJOu 5. Assistances needed by local government Assistances in order to accelerate the recovery of economy at post pandemic period) PROVINCIAL LEVEL ▪ Governor Khofifah highly appreciates the Sepuluh November University Student Alumni Association (IKA-ITS) for their initiative to develop and donate 200 sets of COVID-19 Prevention Protocol Handbook to the provincial government. The Governor said many people with lower education background need reliable, practical and easy-to-understand information about COVID-19 and how to avoid it, due to too many but unreliable information about the disease risk. https://bit.ly/2T1ty2D

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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 ▪ Jenderal Ahmad Yani International Airport in Semarang resumed operations after being stopped during the COVID-19 pandemic. The operational hours of the airport from 1 – 31 May 2020 is 06.00 – 18.00 WIB. The flight services of several airlines are carried out with number of people travel restrictions in order to accelerate the handling of COVID-19. Some steps taken, including the establishment of a guard post and examination of the passengers. https://bit.ly/2zzudRY ▪ President appreciated the arrangement of traditional markets implemented in Central Java. Previously, Central Java Governor, explained about the innovations in preventing and dealing with COVID-19 in Central Java, one of which is by arranging the distance between traders in traditional markets. https://bit.ly/2WrrPWv DISTRICT LEVEL ▪ The Head of Karanganyar District to give its citizen leeway for activity amid the COVID-19 increasing case. However, they are requested to still adhere the health protocols. The policy was intended to keep the economic activities going. https://bit.ly/2WQVwiJ ▪ Tegal City Government is preparing a plan to loosen the Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB) a week ahead of Idul Fitri. PSBB relaxation is planned to start on 15 May. The City Government stated that the relaxation aims to restore the economy after reaching zero COVID-19 case. https://bit.ly/3fLxRJb

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2. Budget and program shifting Impact at shifting of government’s budget & program to respond to the pandemic DISTRICT LEVEL ▪ Sukoharjo District Government allocated a handling budget to anticipate the socio-economic impacts of COVID-19 of more than Rp 364 billion. The regional government budget team continues to refocus and reallocate the budget for handling COVID-19, including anticipating the economic impact of COVID- 19. At the beginning, the district government has allocated a budget of Rp 62.5 billion, then it was increased to Rp 201.7 billion and now has reached Rp 364.45 billion. https://bit.ly/2yJNosr 3. Food supply Impact at food supply continuity; food price; etc DISTRICT LEVEL ▪ The Bulog Manager Pekalongan Branch, Ari Apriyansyah, affirmed the distribution of Tegal District's Social Safety Net (JPS) program for COVID-19 affected residents will be purchased from local farmers' rice. Bulog has sufficient rice stock to meet the needs of the community for the next six months. According to him, education for farmers and mills needs to be improved since rice from farmers have been rejected given its poor quality. Farmers can not wait any longer to sell their rice to Bulog according to its criteria, due to limited time of absorption. https://bit.ly/3dINhfy

▪ In an effort to suppress the spread of COVID-19, the Trade, Cooperative and SME Office of Tegal District tried to implement physical distancing in traditional markets, but it was constrained due to lack of space. In Tegal District area, there are three traditional markets to implement physical distancing policy, namely Bumijawa Market, Trayeman Market, and Adiwerna Market. However, after thorough consideration, physical distancing’s policy will only be implemented in Trayeman Market. https://bit.ly/3bABTkt 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 ▪ Behaviour of farmers in milking cows needs to be changed following the many cases of mastitis or inflammation of the udder. As stated by experts and livestock practitioners, Dr. Mukhlas Yasi Alamsyah, this mastitis occurs to mother cows that producing milk. This often happens in most dairy cows. The cause of mastitis, 80% is incomplete extortion. The rest is because of the bacteria and due to trauma. https://bit.ly/3dF7R0b DISTRICT LEVEL ▪ Tarmin, a young farmer from Dusun Kuryo, Jatipurno, Wonogiri District, distributed free seedlings to COVID-19 affected residents in his area. The types of seeds distributed are fruits and vegetables, such as avocados, bananas, eggplants and chilies. The goal is for the community to have a sustainable source of food without relying only on government assistance. He hopes the community can work on the agricultural sector by optimizing land for food security and availability of their families and surrounding environment. https://bit.ly/2LoygTT

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Province : West Nusa Tenggara (NTB)

1. Food supply Impact at food supply continuity; food price; etc DISTRICT LEVEL ▪ First maize harvesting is currently happening in Taliwang, Sumbawa Barat District. The Chairman of Sumbawa Barat Maize Farmers Association, M. Dahlan, asked the government to immediately intervene the maize price which continued to plummet. Maize price is currently at Rp 200,000 – 250,000 per quintal, far from the normal price of Rp 301,000 – 350,000. In addition to these problems, maize production has also declined due to pests and long drought. https://bit.ly/2T4dM7c ▪ Physical distancing protocols for the COVID-19 prevention are still difficult to implement in traditional markets. This rule is even ignored by traders as happened at Kebon Roek Market. For this reason, the Mayor of Mataram City stressed that if traders and buyers ignored the rules, the market will be closed. https://bit.ly/3bvS0PS ▪ In order to support the acceleration of planting policy for the second period of 2020 amid the COVID- 19 pandemic, Head of Sumbawa Barat District (KSB), HW Musyafirin requested for an assistance of 15 pk capacity water pump to the Minister of Agriculture to supply agricultural land water in certain blocks. The request was made during a video conference call with the Minister of Agriculture and 227 other participants from provinces and districts in Indonesia. https://bit.ly/2YZ8ZHW ▪ Head of the Mataram City Trade Office, H Amran M Amin, said that the markets will remain open during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Not only in Mandalika Market, but also in other traditional markets. However, due to the current situation, the buyers have dropped dramatically. https://bit.ly/2zxveKm

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2. 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 ▪ Head of Community Empowerment, Village Government, Population, and Civil Registration (DPMPD Dukcapil) of NTB admitted that he had designed an enhancement of goods and services distribution through Village Owned Enterprises (BUMDes) that aims to decentralize economic growth and empower rural businesses. https://bit.ly/2WsVmyY ▪ To meet the food needs of the community during Ramadan and COVID-19 pandemic, NTB Provincial Government held a food bazar agenda. NTB Governor H officially inaugurated the “Pangan Murah” and “Lumbung Pangan Tunas Sasambo Online” at Jaka Mandala Mataram Campsite. The program was initiated by NTB Food Security Office in collaboration with Mitra Tani Market and Kwarda Scout Movement of NTB. https://bit.ly/2Ltfyud

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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 ▪ The Governor of NTT Province, calls on related agencies such as Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries to continue working well in the field. According to Governor Laiskodat, there is no reason for the agencies not to functioning to provide food for the people amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, he requested Agriculture Agency to continue carrying out the TJPS program (plant maize harvest cattle) that taking place in 17 districts as planned. The TJPS Program is one of NTT Provincial Government’s priority program that covers 10,000 hectares planting area with 20,000 farmers involved. https://bit.ly/2Aj8VIB ▪ A total of 4,200 migrant workers from NTT Province working abroad will be repatriated at the end of May 2020. Their return is related to the COVID-19 pandemic occurred in the countries where they work. The NTT Provincial Government will supervise and strictly control the return of migrant workers to various regions in the NTT Province. https://bit.ly/2zyvGIp DISTRICT LEVEL ▪ The District Government of Lembata will allow activities at the traditional markets back to normal considering that the traditional markets are the center of people's economy. Previously, the Lembata District Government banned trading activities in several traditional markets in the district such as in Wulandoni Market, Leworaja Market and Lamalera Market. If traditional markets do not operate, it will directly affect the food availability. However, if it is reopened, sellers and market visitors must comply with the COVID-19 prevention and treatment protocols. https://bit.ly/3fJf8Oe 2. Budget and program shifting Impact at shifting of government’s budget & program to respond to the pandemic

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PROVINCIAL LEVEL ▪ The Central Government has approved the refocusing and reallocation of COVID-19 handling budget in NTT province of Rp 1.6 Trillion. The approval was stated in a joint decision of the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Home Affairs regarding the refocusing and reallocation of APBD provincial and district/city in the context of COVID-19 handling throughout NTT. Previously, NTT Provincial Government has evaluated all the targets of the 2020 Provincial Annual Work Plan. In addition, operational activities have been postponed to support the handling of COVID-19 in NTT Province. https://bit.ly/2Lq2aXW ▪ NTT Provincial Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on legal assistance and budget accountability oversight for COVID-19 prevention and handling in NTT with the NTT High Prosecutor's Office and the NTT Provincial Audit Board (BPKP NTT). This Memorandum of Understanding aims to improve the effectiveness and accountability of COVID-19 prevention and handling in NTT province including the procurement of goods and services in order to obtain optimal, effective and efficient results for the community in accordance with statutory provisions. https://bit.ly/2T2yGDw DISTRICT LEVEL ▪ The District Government of Timur allocated funds for regional hospitals in Waingapu of more than Rp 10 billion. This fund is for accelerating the prevention and handling of COVID-19. According to the Head of Sumba Timur District, Gidion Mbilijora, the district government has provided a budget of Rp 38 billion for COVID-19 handling and prevention in the district. In addition to hospitals, the funds will also be used for social safety net as well as community economic empowerment. https://bit.ly/35Vf35z ▪ A total of 15,431 beneficiary households (KPM) in Ende District received the social cash assistance (BST). Total households in Ende District to receive the BST is 15,431 households, spread in 277 villages. The social cash assistance will be allocated from April to June 2020, with the amount of Rp. 600,000 per month. https://bit.ly/2yRkeaH 3. Food supply Impact at food supply continuity; food price; etc PROVINCIAL LEVEL ▪ The NTT Provincial Government will execute 10,000 hectares maize planting program. This program will be rolled out in June 2020 to support food availability in the province. Governor Laiskodat said that food is a very serious issue in NTT Province, even exceeding the financial problems. In addition, he said that the current pandemic could be the right momentum to prepare jobs for the community through the program. https://bit.ly/3cuhnD4 ▪ The NTT Provincial Parliament (DPRD) Chair Emilia Nomleni revealed community’s difficulties in buying basic food items during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, farmers have difficulties selling their agricultural products. This situation occurred in almost all the 21 districts she had visited. https://bit.ly/2Wq1yI7 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 ▪ The Governor of NTT, Viktor Laiskodat, symbolically planted maize on the land owned by farmer groups in Tublopo Village, Sub-District of Amanuban Barat, TTS District. The maize planting is to support the program called ‘plant maize harvest cattle’ (tanam jagung panen sapi or TJPS). At the same time, Governor Laiskodat also conducted infectious bronchitis (IB) vaccination for number of cattle that belonged to farmer groups. https://bit.ly/3fN1zNN DISTRICT LEVEL

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▪ Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, farmers in Lakekun Barat Village, Kobalima Sub-District, Malaka District are harvesting abundant maize. The farmers revealed that this year, maize yields is larger than last year, hence it will take longer time for drying the maize. They admitted that this condition has been experienced by most farmers in some areas such as Umakatahan, Kletek, Suai, Bereliku, Naimana and Fahiluka village. Farmers said that this year, they were assisted by Malaka District Government, which provided tractors in cultivating maize lands, through the agricultural revolution program. And to harvest maize, the farmers use maize peel machine that is managed by Bumdes (village owned enterprise) in each village. They have been also assisted with quality maize seeds from Malaka District Government. https://bit.ly/2T36Zux

▪ Members of farmer groups in Oeteta Village, Sulamu Sub-District, District together with Head of NTT Provincial Agriculture Agency harvested and planted quality varieties of maize. The land was previously a rice field area. However, due to decreased water availability as a result of lack of rainfall, farmers utilize the land for good quality maize planting. On an area of 16 ha, farmers average yields are 5.2 to 5.6 tons per ha. https://bit.ly/361b5IL ▪ Due to difficulties in selling agriculture products, the community in TTS District requested for reopening of weekly traditional markets. This is asked by communities in Kuatnana and Batu Putih Sub-Districts. The closing of traditional markets was carried out by TTS District Government in order to prevent COVID-19 transmission. As the impacts, community has difficulties in selling their agricultural products and buying basic needs. The TTS District Parliament members promised to convey this request to the district government. https://bit.ly/2T14wAA 5. Assistances needed by local government Assistances in order to accelerate the recovery of economy at post pandemic period) DISTRICT LEVEL ▪ Belu District Government through the District Development Planning & Research (BP4D), admits that the demographic data from the village up to district level needs to be improved. Inappropriate data will have an impact on development planning including distribution of social assistance as it is today. Village monograph data is very important in determining the direction of development policy. Government policies cannot be formulated without the support of accurate data and information. One of the weaknesses experienced by Belu District Government is poorly organized population data. This is one of the reasons why Belu District is still in the category of underdeveloped area in Indonesia. As a result, economic handling of COVID-19 affected communities have been hampered for weeks due to inaccurate data. https://bit.ly/2YVmKr7

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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 Provincial Government finally took a decisive step by starting to impose activity restrictions in five districts and cities with the highest COVID-19 transmission levels, namely Jayapura City, Jayapura District, Mimika District, Nabire District, and Keerom District. The restrictions will be applied starting on 17 May 2020 from 06.00 to 14.00 WIT. https://bit.ly/3bunu9g 2. Food supply Impact at food supply continuity; food price; etc PROVINCIAL LEVEL ▪ Papua Food and Agriculture Office conducted food bazaar activity, providing foods to the community at very affordable prices. The Office Head, Samuel Siriwa, said that local food readiness is almost 90%, in addition to wheat flour, sugar and cooking oil which are purchased from outside Papua. https://bit.ly/2WQYrb3 ▪ The availability of local Papuan food during the COVID-19 pandemic now become a necessity that many Papuans sought after. These days, Papuan people rely on various local foods with rich nutrition such as sago, sweet potatoes, taro, pokem (a type of wheat) and various types of vegetables during the pandemic. https://bit.ly/2T2SRBp

▪ The price of staple food in Papua during the COVID-19 pandemic has increased 10 times compared to Java and South . For example, the price of chili, onion and garlic in Surabaya and Makassar is at Rp 22,000 per kilogram, while the price in Papua is Rp 120,000 per kilogram. According to the Assistant for Economic Affairs of Papua Provincial Secretary, Muhamad Musa'ad, the inflation has reached 0.40% and for this reason they are collaborating with Bank Indonesia to develop the highest and the lowest retail prices https://bit.ly/3dBlvkS 3. 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 ▪ Chief of Lapago COVID-19 Task Force, Marhin Yogobi calling on all communities in Kawasan Pegunungan Tengah Papua to return to the gardening culture, considering the uncertainty of COVID- 19 pandemic period. He reminded that mountain people are eating sweet potatoes instead of rice. https://bit.ly/3cpxAcN

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▪ Deputy Governor of Papua, Klemen Tinal, SE., MM., said that the distribution of social assistance to the community will be carried out continuously. For example, the Food and Agriculture Office, and the Industry and Trade Office have purchased the products from Papuan traders and then distributed to the COVID-19 impacted communities. https://bit.ly/2LrEhPO ▪ The Bank Indonesia Papua Representative Office continues striving to meet money needs amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As one of the main tasks to expedite the payment system both cash and non- cash especially in seven cash deposits, Bank Indonesia Papua signed a cooperation agreement with PT Semuwa Aviasi Mandiri or SAM Air at Sentani Airport in the context of distributing rupiah in Papua during the period of COVID-19 pandemic, helped by BRI and Bank of Papua. https://bit.ly/3dIrOmW

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Province : West Papua

1. Budget and program shifting Impact at shifting of government’s budget & program to respond to the pandemic PROVINCIAL LEVEL ▪ The Governor of West Papua re-established local food as the main food source besides rice. Not only in anticipation of potential food crisis due to COVID-19 impact, but also to strengthen food security in the long run in a sustainable manner. https://bit.ly/2WvaGLz 2. 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 ▪ The Ministry of Agriculture through Agricultural Human Resources Development and Counselling Agency (BPPSDMP) provided its support for the declaration of Village Food Security conducted by the Government of West Papua. BPPSDMP also requested for extension workers to play an active role in supporting the program. This declaration represented 1,742 villages and 218 districts in West Papua. https://bit.ly/35TClsK

DISTRICT LEVEL ▪ The strategy to strengthen local food security continues to be promoted by Tambrauw District Government through the Agriculture Office. The Head of Tambrauw Agriculture Office, Thomas Kofiaga himself went to the field to ensure that local food security development program is running well. According to Kofiaga, Tambrauw Agriculture Office in the future will continue to encourage and assist community members to further improve local food security. https://bit.ly/3dKXLLs

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3. Assistances needed by local government Assistances in order to accelerate the recovery of economy at post pandemic period) PROVINCIAL LEVEL ▪ West Papua Governor, , asked the people of West Papua to utilize their lands by growing various types of local food. The aim is to anticipate food crisis that might occur due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The statement was made by Dominggus in Kampung Muari, Oransbari District, Selatan District on 11 May 2020, while conducting the Declaration of Village Food Security with Local Food Planting. https://bit.ly/35Tzq3g

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