Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesian President Joko Widodo on August 5 chaireda plenary cabinet meeting to discuss the draft 2020 state budget and itsfinancial notes, during which he affirmed that the budget will prioritise thepromotion of human resources through education, healthcare and training.
He said that 5 percent of the state budgetwill be allocated to the sector so as to improve the quality of healthacross the country, eradicate cases of stunting and malnutrition, and promotethe health and safety of pregnant women as well as the immunisation program.
The development of infrastructure must befocused, followed by the development of production centres in special economic zones,tourist resorts, and small industrial estates, the leader stressed.
The draft 2020 state budget must be able toreduce the poverty rate, he stated, adding that the poverty control programme,village fund, and subsidised basic necessities must reach those really entitledto them.
The President reiterated that all must berelated to bureaucratic reforms, both at the central and regional levels.
The draft 2020 state budget is expected to bedelivered to the House of Representatives on August 16.-VNA