"I hope that CSR recipients really be on-target, so that it (the program) can be beneficial for village communities to encourage inclusive and environmentally-friendly economic development," Amin stated here on Tuesday.
Amin made this statement while giving a speech at the 2024 State-owned Enterprises (SOEs/BUMN)/Private CSR Program and Sustainable Village Development Awards in Jakarta.
He also commended SOEs, private companies, village-owned enterprises (BUMDesa), and local players who have remained committed to their CSR programs and help the government in achieving development targets.
To this end, he expected BUMDesa to innovate in creating businesses that optimize community empowerment and opening sustainable jobs.
"Human resources must be able to forge themselves to be superior, more creative, innovative, and adaptive to the dynamics in order to contribute to nation building," Amin stated.
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Earlier, Minister of Villages, Development of Disadvantaged Regions, and Transmigration Abdul Halim Iskandar reported that the government has designed an exploratory policy for the development of BUMDesa.
The policy involves synergy between the ministries/agencies, local governments, BUMDesa associations, and universities.
Minister Iskandar expressed hope that the synergy would support community life through economic aspects.
The 2024 CSR and Sustainable Village Development Awards were bestowed on companies, agencies, community institutions, and individuals for their services in helping accelerate village development through the development of BUMDesa and other CSR activities.
The number of award winners increased, from 54 out of the 60 nominations last year to 93 out of 100 nominations this year. The jury panel came from the Village Ministry, the Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Culture, and CSR practitioners.
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