[unpad.ac.id, 08/10/2018] The SDGs Center of Unpad has conducted research related to the province’s readiness to implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2030. As a result, every region in Indonesia has its own challenges.
“Almost all provinces in Indonesia still in the red zones, meaning that there are still many things have not passed yet. So in 2030 there will be many indicators that have not been achieved, “said the Executive Director of the Unpad SDGs Center Dr. Zuzy Anna, M.Sc., when presenting the results of the research in the Riung Karsa” at Bale Rumawat Park Unpad, Dipati Ukur St. No. 35, Bandung, Friday (10/8).
Dr. Zuzy revealed that inequality was one of the biggest challenges among the developed provinces in Indonesia. A development plan that still refers to the business-as-usual nature will certainly not guarantee the full achievement of the SDGs target in Indonesia by 2030.
This study identified 40 indicators of 16 SDGs goals for assessment in each province. She also assessed all cities and districts in West Java by identifying 45 indicators.
Based on the projections and analysis of these indicators, it was known that East Kalimantan Province is a province that has the best score in its readiness to reach SDGs. While Papua Province is the least prepared province.
In West Java Province, urban areas face major challenges in terms of unemployment, the environment, and inequality from the income and education sectors.
According to Dr. Zuzy, the results of the Unpad SDGs research have received a lot of attention from a number of parties. The results of this study can even be used as a reference for relevant parties, especially the government, in taking policy.
“From the results of our research we can also find out that there are many things that need to be improved,” said Dr. Zuzy.
According to Dr. Zuzy, the resolution of problems in one area is uncertain with other regions. Every local government must have a commitment to set priorities for completion.
“Our study results can be a baseline,” said Dr. Zuzy.
Unpad Deputy Director of SDG’s Center Robi Andoyo, S.TP., M.Sc., PhD, revealed that the application of various objectives in SDGs cannot be done partially. There needs to be strengthening cooperation from all elements in solving various challenges and problems.
The government, continued Robi, is not only a single player in implementing SDGs. If this effort is only carried out by one sector, it is not impossible that the failure to implement the MDGs is repeated.
According to Robi, one of the functions of the Unpad SDGs Center is to provide assistance and solutions to various real problems in the field. The solution provided is based on the data in the field.
“Unpad has done the right thing,” added Robi.
He continued, researchers across the fields of science at Unpad have also conducted a number of studies that can be a reference in supporting sustainable development.
Director of Unpad SDGs Center, Prof. Armida S. Alisjahbana revealed, all levels of society need to understand about SDGs. Communities need to know the various challenges faced by Indonesia in achieving them, then find out what challenges are faced in each region.
“All stakeholders. Not just government matters, “said Prof. Armida.
Reported by Artanti Hendriyana and Arief Maulana | Translated by dfa
