Diseminasi ini dilaksanakan atas kerjasama USAID SUM2 Program, SurveyMETER bersama 12 CSO mitra kerja SUM2. Diseminasi ini terlaksana atas dorongan SurveyMETER kepada 12 CSO pada bulan-bulan terakhir menjelang rangkaian tugas pendampingan selama satu tahun selesai. SurveyMETER mendorong CSO untuk berani menyelenggarakan diseminasi dari hasil Semi Annual Survey (SAS) yang mereka lakukan kepada pihak-pihak yang berkepentingan di wilayahnya. Peran SurveyMETER masih terkonsentrasi pada pendampingan CSO untuk bisa memilah, menganalisis, dan menyajikan data SAS yang akan dipaparkan dalam diseminasi.

Diseminasi ini digelar di tiga kota, yaitu Jakarta, Surabaya, dan Malang. Selain berisi pemaparan data hasil SAS dari masing-masing CSO, diseminasi ini  juga dilengkapi dengan paparan dari FHI SUM1 Program mengenai pengukuran cakupan kondom, kualitas cakupan, dan akses kondom di sejumlah hotzone WPS di masing-masing wilayah; Jakarta, Surabaya, dan Malang dengan menggunakan aplikasi GPS dan GIS. Juga paparan hasil penelitian dari SurveyMETER berupa kesimpulan global dari keseluruhan data SAS dari 12 CSO, mengenai Korelasi Program Intervensi dengan Pengetahuan dan Prilaku MARP. Secara umum pelaksanaan diseminasi di masing-masing kota ini cukup sukses karena

dimeriahkan oleh kahadiran stand board yang memamerkan materi dan produk kegiatan dari semua CSO dan SurveyMETER, yang masing-masing menyajikan kekhasan tersendiri sesuai objek dampingan dan isu yang dikerjakan.

Di Jakarta, pelaksanaan Diseminasi Riset Annual Survey HIV AIDS 2013 ini digagas oleh 6 CSO mitra SUM2 Program wilayah DKI Jakarta yaitu Yayasan Bandungwangi, Yayasan Inter Medika, Yayasan Srikandi Sejati, Yayasan Karisma, Yayasan Kusuma Buana, dan Lembaga Peduali AIDS (LPA) Karya Bhakti. Untuk kesuksesan acara, pihak SUM2 mengusulkan kepada CSO untuk menggandeng Forum LSM Peduli AIDS Jabodetabek sebagai panitia perancang dan manajer teknis kegiatan ini. Meski demikian, dalam pandangan 6 CSO, pelaksanaan kegiatan diseminasi di Jakarta ini tidak maksimal karena panitia tidak mampu mendatangkan lembaga, CSR perusahaan, dan para stakeholder utama di DKI Jakarta. Keenam CSO melihat ketidaksungguhan panitia dalam memaksimalkan waktu persiapan yang mencapai sebulan lebih tidak dimaksimalkan menjadi faktor penyebab tidak maksimalnya undangan yang hadir. Acara diseminasi digelar di Auditorium Adhiyana Wisma ANTARA Jakarta pada Selasa, 24 September 2013.

Di Surabaya, pelaksanaan diseminasi ini langsung digagas oleh 6 CSO pelaksana program SUM2 wilayah Jawa Timur yaitu Yayasan GENTA Surabaya, Yayasan ORBIT Surabaya, Yayasan GAYa Nusantara, Yayasan PERWAKOS Surabaya, Yayasan PARAMITRA Malang, dan Yayasan IGAMA Malang, dengan menggandeng Komisi Penanggulangan AIDS (KPA) Provinsi Jawa Timur sebagai pengundang kegiatan. Acara digelar di Ballroom 2 Mercure Grand Mirama Surabaya pada 25 September 2013. Pelaksanaan kegiatan diseminasi di Surabaya ini relatif sukses karena selain berhasil menggandeng Komisi Penanggulangan AIDS (KPA) Jawa Timur sebagai pengundang, juga berhasil mendatangkan lembaga dan para stakeholder penanggulangan HIV AIDS di Jawa Timur sebagai sasaran kegiatan. Acara dibuka oleh Sekretaris KPA Jawa Timur, Dr Otto Bambang Wahyudi Ms, MM. Sementara acara inti pemaparan hasil riset yang dibagi dua sesi dipandu oleh moderator, Dr Dede Oetomo PhD, pakar Sosiologi Linguistik dari Universitas Airlangga Surabaya yang juga pembina Yayasan GAYa Nusantara.

Di Kota Malang, Yayasan PARAMITRA dan Yayasan IGAMA sebagai CSO mitra kerja SUM2 Program yang memiliki area pendampingan di wilyah Malang Raya, mengagendakan sendiri diseminasi khusus dengan sasaran peserta diseminasi lembaga dan stakeholder yang berada wilayah Malang Raya, meliputi Kabupaten dan Kota Malang, Kabupaten dan Kota Kediri, serta Kabupaten Pasuruan. Acaranya digelar di Ballroom Barat Regent’s Park Hotel Kota Malang pada 26 September 2013. Dengan ukuran bisa menghadirkan stakeholder utama dan berkompeten yaitu Wakil Walikota Malang, Drs. Sutiaji, desiminasi di Kota Malang ini dinilai sukses. Juga, tentunya, karena bisa menghadirkan perwakilan dari akademisi, SKPD terkait dari wilayah Malangraya.

Terdapat sekian poin rekomendasi yang mencuat dari kegiatan desiminasi di tiga kota tersebut, diantaranya; Peningkatkan program outreach pada komunitas beresiko untuk mendukung upaya peningkatan pengetahuan komprehensif dan perubahan perilaku karena upaya pendampingan dan penjangkauan tidak berbanding lurus dengan data yang diperoleh; Pengembangan strategi penjangkauan dan pendampingan untuk kelompok beresiko yang tertutup dalam mengakses informasi dan layanan kesehatan IMS, HIV dan AIDS; Perlunya terobosan baru serta pemanfaatan IT untuk mendukung program; Pentingnya dukungan untuk sustainability kepada Organisasi Masyarakat Sipil terkait program penanggulangan HIV AIDS untuk meminimalisir ketergantungan pendanaan pada founding luar negeri; Pentingnya peningkatan pemahaman kepada KD dan petugas layanan kesehatan mengenai persetujan ketika akan melakukan tes HIV sebagai salah satu bentuk perlakuan kode etik konseling; Pentingnya partisipasi masyarakat dalam membentuk kesepakatan lokal demi terciptanya lingkungan yang kondusif serta sebagai upaya monitoring WPS khususnya dalam hal kesehatan; Pemberian informasi pengetahuan perlu lebih fokus dan kuat misalnya dalam pengetahuan komprehensif dan negosiasi kondom; dan Menemukan dan mencobakan cara penjangkauan inovatif misalnya pemanfaatan media informasi lewat cell phone pada WPS dan Waria.[JF]

Empat Peneliti SurveyMETER Mempresentasikan Makalah

Semakin besarnya permasalahan di bidang kesehatan tidak mungkin dan tidak bisa hanya ditangani oleh Kementerian Kesehatan RI dan jajarannya saja. Masalah keterbatasan sumber daya manusia dari Kementerian Kesehatan sementara waktu dan kondisi yang menuntut penyelesaian sesegera mungkin menjadi salah satu di antara sekian penyebabnya. Untuk itu diperlukan bantuan berupa masukan, pemikiran, atau usulan kebijakan-kebijakan dari berbagai kalangan seperti pakar kesehatan, akademisi, petugas kesehatan, dan pemerhati kesehatan lainnya. Oleh karena itu sangat dibutuhkan diadakan suatu pertemuan yang dapat menghasilkan masukan atau usulan kebijakan kesehatan di Indonesia.

Untuk menjawab semua kebutuhan tersebut digagas kegiatan FORUM NASIONAL IV JARINGAN KEBIJAKAN KESEHATAN INDONESIA dari 4-7 September 2013 lalu di Hotel On The Rock, Hotel grand Mutiara, dan Hotel Swiss Bell Kota Kupang Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Timur. Kegiatan ini di hadiri oleh Direktur Bina Kesehatan Ibu Kementerian RI, Direktur Bina Kesehatan Anak Kementerian Kesehatan RI, Perwakilan Dinas Kesehatan Provinsi Jawa Barat, Kepala Dinas Kesehatan Kabupaten Ende, Kepala Dinas Kesehatan Kota Kupang, Kepala Dinas Propinsi NTT, Kepala Dinas Provinsi DIY, Kepala Dinas Provinsi Jawa Tengah, AUSAID HSS, PKMK UGM, P2K3 Undana, IAKMI Cabang NTT, serta para akademisi dan pemerhati masalah kesehatan nasional.

Tujuan dari forum ini untuk menghasilkan kebijakan-kebijakan mengenai masalah kesehatan nasional yang terfokus pada tiga isu yaitu membahas evaluasi kebijakan MDG 4 dan MDG5 di Indonesia, membahas isu kebijakan terkait dengan Non Communicable Disease dan AIDS dalam konteks BPJS, dan memberikan masukan kepada pengambil kebijakan kesehatan dalam kebijakan pengurangan jumlah kematian ibu dan bayi, BPJS, dan AIDS. Setiap sesi forum diarahkan untuk menyoroti tiga isu tersebut.

Di antara banyak sesi tersebut, pada hari ketiga tanggal 6 September merupakan sesi penuh untuk simposium dan presentasi abstark makalah dari ratusan peserta forum. Seluruh abstrak makalah diklasifikasikan untuk menyoroti 3 topik kebijakan yang akan di bawah yaitu mengenai:

1. Kebijakan KIA yang bertujuan membahas analisis kebijakan dan paket berbagai policy brief sebagai usulan untuk mengatasi stagnasi pencapaian kinerja program.
2. Kebijakan AIDS yang bertujuan untuk membicarakan berbagai tantangan yang di hadapi dalam mengembangkan dan mengimplementasikan kebijakan AIDS selama ini.
3. Kebijakan BPJS yang bertujuan untuk membahas kebijakan dan pelaksanaan program BPJS 2014. Pada pertemuan ini fokus pada penyiapan proposal untuk monitoring pelaksanaan BPJS di tahun 2014 secara multi universal.

Selain tiga topik sorotan tersebut puluhan abstrak makalah seputar isu kesehatan juga dipresentasikan dalam forum panel dengan menampilkan beberapa pembahas sebagai pengkritisi. Sebanyak 4 peneliti dari SurveyMETER yang diundang juga mempresentasikan makalah-makalahnya. Semua makalah dari peneliti-peneliti SurveyMETER mengunakan data hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan SurveyMETER sebagai referensi dan sumber analisa. Keempat presentator dari SurveyMETER tersebut adalah;

1. Edy Purwanto pada SESI 3.3A: Makalah Bebas Kelompok BPJS, dengan judul makalah “DAMPAK ASKESKIN TERHADAP KUNJUNGAN KE PUSKESMAS/PUSTU DAN RSU PEMERINTAH OLEH INDIVIDU DEWASA: STUDI KASUS DATA IFLS 2000 DAN 2007” oleh  Edy Purwanto dan Fajar Suminto;
2. Nursuci Arnashanti pada sesi SESI 3.4D: Makalah Bebas Kelompok Kebijakan Gizi dan Imunisasi, dengan judul makalah “FAKTOR-FAKTOR RESIKO YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN OBESITAS PADA LAKI-LAKI DAN PEREMPUAN DI INDONESIA: STUDI KASUS DARI INDONESIA FAMILY LIFE SURVEY (IFLS)” oleh Nursuci Arnashanti, Edy Purwanto, Jeffrey A. Sine;
3. Muhammad Mulia pada SESI 3.4E: Makalah Bebas Kelompok Kesehatan Jiwa, dengan judul makalah “KEBIJAKAN KESEHATAN JIWA PASKA BENCANA: TERAPI PEMERDAYAAN DIRI SECARA KELOMPOK SEBAGAI SEBUAH ALTERNATIF” oleh Ni Wayan Suriastini, Bondan Sikoki, Nur Suci Arnashanti;
4. Sunar Indriati pada SESI 3.4E Makalah Bebas Kelompok Kesehatan Jiwa, dengan judul makalah “PENILAIAN KEPATUHAN TERHADAP STANDAR KEBIJAKAN NASIONAL UNTUK PELAYANAN KESEHATAN LANSIA DI YOGYAKARTA: PUSKESMAS SANTUN LANJUT USIA” oleh Sunar Indriati, Dwi Oktarina, Kawandiyono Santoso, Bondan S. Sikoki, Jeffrey J. Sine.

Gelaran Forum Nasional IV Jaringan Kebijakan Kesehatan Indonesia ini merupakan bagian dari Kongres Nasional Ikatan Ahli Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia (IAKMI) Ke VII yang mengambil tema “Politik Membangun Kesehatan Bangsa”. Kongres ini di hadiri oleh Ibu Menteri Kesehatan RI, Bapak Jusuf Kalla, Kepala BKKBN RI, Gubernur Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Timur, Walikota Kupang, Ketua AIPTKMI, Pengurus pusat, daerah dan cabang IAKMI, WHO SEARO, Akademisi, Director of helath AusAID, Sekretaris MDG Nasional, Staf Ahli Menteri Kesehatan RI bidang Mediko Legal, Direktur Pelayanan PT ASKES Persero, University of Technologi Sydney dan para pemerhati kesehatan lainnya.

Semua materi, rangkaian acara, dan streamingnya acara FORUM NASIONAL IV JARINGAN KEGIATAN KESEHATAN INDONESIA ini dapat dilihat di:

http://www.kebijakankesehatanindonesia.net/component/content/article/1883.html

In comparison to other cities and the country as a whole, Yogyakarta leads the way in achieving the goal of an Elderly-Friendly City by 2030 in the Social Participation Dimension.

These are a few findings from the 2013 Elderly-Friendly City Assessment Study, which was presented by SurveyMETER on Thursday, March 6, 2013, to the Yogyakarta City Government. The City of Yogyakarta is one of the study's samples.

"One Step towards the Dream of an Elderly Friendly City for the Elderly in 2030" was the topic of a restricted workshop event that included diffusion activities, similar to those held in Payakumbuh and Denpasar. The session took place on the first floor of the Yogyakarta Mayor's Office Meeting Room. Dra. Maria Kanisia Pontjosiwi Warsikengsih, the Assistant for General Administration of the Yogyakarta City Regional Secretary, was in attendance at the event. She was happy to open it and give written remarks on behalf of the Mayor of Yogyakarta, along with representatives from several other SKPDs and related SKPDs like BAPEDDA and Health Service. The administrators of the District Elderly Committees around Yogyakarta City, the administrators of the Yogyakarta City Regional Elderly Committee, and representatives from CIMB Niaga Bank were also present. Edy Purwanto SP, M.Sc., moderated a series of dissemination events, and Dr. Ir Ni Wayan Suriastini M. Phil, Executive Director of SurveyMETER, and Bondan Sikoki MA, SurveyMETER Trustees, provided the dissemination materials. SurveyMETER and CAS UI institutions served as the study implementers.

In her opening remarks, Suriastini said that the Special Region of Yogyakarta now has the greatest proportion of senior citizens in all of Indonesia. This is a result of the family planning, health, and outmigration initiatives' high success rates in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. As a result, Yogyakarta was one of the cities evaluated by researchers from SurveyMETER and the Center for Aging Studies, University of Indonesia (CAS UI) regarding its suitability to meet the WHO criteria for an Elderly-Friendly City.

The research conducted in the City of Yogyakarta yielded positive findings, with 48% of the city meeting the WHO's requirements for an elderly-friendly city. Better than the 43% overall status in 14 Indonesian cities. Social Participation, with a score of 64%, is the most prominent Elderly Friendly City component in Yogyakarta. It is followed by the Community Support and Health Services dimension, which comes in at 63%, and the Respect and Social Inclusion dimension, which stands at 58%. In comparison to the overall state of other Indonesian cities, these three aspects are likewise leading. The City of Yogyakarta and Indonesia as a whole still fall short in the following areas: buildings and open spaces (40%), transportation (43%), housing (31%), civic participation and employment (19%), and housing.

Similar to the previous city, the study's findings provide a roadmap for turning this one into an elderly-friendly city by 2030. The plan calls for beginning with the enhancement of low-achievement metrics, which don't require a lot of funding, and involve all relevant parties. If necessary, according to Suriastini, the study's findings will provide the evaluations, information, and suggestions required for 2030 city planning that would make it an elderly-friendly community. Above all, though, in order to make Yogyakarta City an Elderly Friendly City by 2030, the city administration and other stakeholders must make a commitment.

Additionally, a variety of SKPD officials responded to this little workshop event. A number of SKPD leaders expressed their gratitude and acknowledged the Elderly-Friendly City Capacity Assessment Study's significant assistance. In the meantime, Dra Suprantini, a BAPPEDA spokesperson, announced that the organization has planned a number of Elderly Friendly City initiatives pertaining to the health and empowerment of senior citizens for the Yogyakarta City APBD of 2013–2014.  [JF]

On Wednesday, December 6, 2013, SurveyMETER and CAS UI conducted the second dissemination of the findings from the Capacity Assessment Study for Elderly Friendly Cities in Denpasar City, Bali Province. Similar to the first dissemination in Payakumbuh, the Denpasar dissemination efforts were bundled into a small-scale workshop event with the topic "One Step towards the Dream of an Elderly-Friendly City in 2030". The Denpasar Mayor, IB Rai Dharmawijaya Mantra, along with SKPD representatives from the Denpasar City Government and several observers of aging-related issues in Bali Province, including Prof. Dr. Luh Suryani SpKJ(K), Director of the Suryani Institute and Werdha Sejahtera Bali Foundation, attended this workshop, which was held in the meeting room of the Denpasar Mayor. Bondan Sikoki MA (a SurveyMETER Trustee) and Dr. Ir. Ni Wayan Suriastini, M. Phil (the Executive Director of SurveyMETER), speaking on behalf of the SurveyMETER and CAS UI institutions, presented the disseminating materials.

Dr. Ir. Ni Wayan Suriastini, M. Phil, the Executive Director of SurveyMETER and the principal investigator of this study, stated during this restricted workshop that the findings of this research might assist local governments in formulating policies to build Elderly Friendly Cities by 2030. Denpasar City is one of the fourteen sample cities in Indonesia that were evaluated, comprising both large and small cities. The aim of the evaluation is if the city satisfies the requirements for being an Elderly Friendly City, as stated in the WHO Age Friendly Cities Guideline published in 2002. Eight elements are included in the WHO guideline checklist: Housing, Transportation, Social Participation, Civic Participation and Employment, Respect and Social Involvement, Buildings and Open Spaces, Communication and Information, Community Support, and Health. This study uses a list of 95 important indicators for elderly-friendly cities as reported by WHO.

According to Suriastini, the outcome of a research done in Denpasar City between January and March 2013 indicated that Denpasar City met 42% of the WHO's requirements for an Elderly Friendly City. In fourteen Indonesian cities, the overall condition is the same. In Depasar City, the Community Support and Health Services dimension is the most senior-friendly city component, scoring 56%. Social Participation comes in second with 53%, followed by Communication and Information with 52%. Three aspects of an Elderly-Friendly City remain deficient in Denpasar City, as well as throughout Indonesia: buildings and open spaces (31.1%), transportation (33%), and civic participation and employment (17%). It is important to emphasize that Denpasar City's transportation status is just 33%, which is less than the 40% national average for Indonesia.

Suriastini presented a plan for an Elderly-Friendly City 2030 at the conclusion of the event. The proposed approach entails enhancing metrics with low attainment, little financial requirements, and full stakeholder participation. In the event that they are required, the study's findings provide the evaluation, information, and suggestions required for developing plans for an elderly-friendly city by 2030. Suriastini continued, "But above all, what is required is a commitment from the city government and other stakeholders to make Denpasar an Elderly-Friendly City by 2030."

In response to the study's findings, the mayor and the SKPD of the Denpasar City Government showed their gratitude by launching an instant improvement initiative for indicators that are simple to use and seamlessly connected with other initiatives like the Child-Friendly City program.

By 2030, let's work together to make Denpasar City an elderly-friendly city. (JF)

Increasing Research Understanding, Opening Collaboration Opportunities

On Tuesday, April 14, at the UNIMUS NRC Building in Tembalang, Semarang, the Undergraduate Statistics Study Program of the Faculty of Mathematics & Science, Muhammadiyah University of Semarang (FMIPA UNIMUS) presented a public lecture titled "The Role of Statistics in Surveys". The majority of students from the FMIPA UNIMUS Bachelor of Statistics Study Program as well as student representatives from all UNIMUS study programs attended the public lecture, which included Dr. Ni Wayan Suriastini, M. Phil, (Director of SurveyMETER) as the speaker.

Creswell defines research as “a process of steps used to collect and analyze information to increase our understanding of a topic or issue” (Creswell 2008, 14). People will always be involved in research because they are naturally curious and like to learn new things. Particularly for scholarly circles that are part of the scientific community. This requirement is well recognized by the UNIMUS FMIPA Statistics Undergraduate Study Program. Hence, it is vital to enhance comprehension of research. Additionally, a public lecture titled "The Role of Statistics in Surveys" was conducted to provide students the tools they need to continually comprehend research.

In her presentation, Dr. Ni Wayan Suriastini, M. Phil, clarified that in research activities, statistics includes planning, collection, data collection, interpretation, and conclusions. Within its scope, statistics controls four things; First, validity or use of appropriate measuring instruments. Second, the reliability or accuracy of the measurement technique. Third, integrity or minimizing bias and manipulation. Fourth, accuracy and thoroughness.

Furthermore, the METER Survey Director provided a thorough explanation of the use of statistics in research operations. In addition, it provides an explanation of a number of SurveyMETER study findings, including the problem of Indonesia's aging population and post-Bali bombing survival techniques. Thus, the attendees of the public lecture were ecstatic about the occasion. This can be seen during the busy discussion/question and answer session.

In her capacity as moderator, Muh. Yamin, S.Si., M.Si., concluded that the afternoon's open lecture was highly beneficial to the academic community and might be expanded upon in the future, maybe by forming a partnership for employment prospects. Dr. Rochdi Wasono, M.Si., the dean of FMIPA, expects that the Undergraduate Statistics Study Program FMIPA UNIMUS will regularly conduct this sort of activity so that students' perspectives will be expanded and they will be able to see other career paths. (–Ahsin Istighfari)

Source:http://fmipa.unimus.ac.id/news.php?hal=menu/information&&bid=50&&lang=1

Following the completion of fieldwork and data processing, CAS UI and SurveyMETER initiated a sequence of actions to directly deliver the findings of the Capacity Assessment Study for Elderly Friendly Cities to officials in each study sample city. On Monday, June 5, 2013, we traveled to Payakumbuh City in West Sumatra.

"One Step towards the Dream of an Elderly Friendly City in 2030" was the theme of a small workshop that included this dissemination effort in Payakumbuh City. The session took place at Bukik Sibaluik Payakumbuh in the conference room located on the second floor of the city hall office. A representative of the Study Team, Dr. NW Suriastini, M. Phil, Executive Director of SurveyMETER, presented the workshop's material entitled "Portrait of the Elderly, National Commitment, Global Commitment" and dr. Retty Irwan, MPH, from CAS UI, explained the study's findings under the heading "One Step towards the Dream of Elderly-Friendly Cities for Elderly 2030." In addition to the Mayor's Expert Staff for Education and Human Resources, Drs. Edvianus, Secretary of Bappeda Ir. Ismet Ibrahim, M.Si., Daily Chair of the Payakumbuh Senior Citizens Commission H. Syamsuar, BA, Head of the Social and Cultural Division of Bappeda Yulfah Riyanti S.S., M.Si, and several other SKPD leaders were among the participants in the workshop.

This workshop's objective is to share the findings of the Payakumbuh City-based Senior Friendly City (KRL) Capacity Assessment Study. The focus of this study is on the requirements that a city must meet in order to establish an elderly-friendly community. Buildings and outdoor spaces, 2. Transportation, 3. Housing, 4. Social participation, 5. Respect and Social Inclusion (respect and social inclusion), 6. Civil Participation and Employment, 7. Communication and Information, and 8. Community Support and Health Services are the eight dimensions/guidelines from the World Health Organization. According to Dr. NW Suriastini, M. Phil, the evaluation of these eight dimensions yielded a total score of 55.1% for Payakumbuh City. These findings indicate that the accomplishments of Payakumbuh City have moved into the pretty good (yellow) category.

In response to the Workshop's activities and outcomes, the Payakumbuh City government expressed great happiness and enthusiasm since the study's findings may facilitate the city's future implementation of initiatives and follow-up programs aimed at achieving an Elderly Friendly City. The Payakumbuh City Government has also promised that, with the help and collaboration of all pertinent parties, Payakumbuh City will turn into an Elderly-Friendly City before 2030. The study and workshop on this elderly-friendly city were greatly appreciated by the Payakumbuh local council as well. A number of West Sumatra and Payakumbuh City local media outlets reported on and published this workshop activities.

At the workshop, the research team stated that they were only able to conduct the study on their own and report the findings; they were not able to suggest whether or not the sample towns under investigation could be considered senior-friendly communities. A city's leadership submits a request to WHO indicating that it believes it has fulfilled the requirements of all eight parameters to be considered an elderly-friendly city.  (EDM/JF)

Held at the Ros-In Hotel Yogyakarta on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, SurveyMETER presented a regional seminar with the theme "DATA STRENGTHENING AS A BASIS FOR POLICY MAKING". This seminar also serves to disseminate the results of the Data Based Policy Study, which was carried out in 21 districts/cities throughout three provinces (East Java, DIY, and Central Java) in February and March 2013. The Asia Foundation's partnership with SurveyMETER and AusAID made the study possible.

Participants in the seminar included academics and policy practitioners as well as stakeholders from 16 survey sample districts/cities, each represented by two SKPDs, notably Bappeda and the Education Service or Health Service. This seminar is regarded as an extremely important forum for facilitating the sharing of research findings, discussions of concepts, ideas, and perceptions of bolstering data as capital for decision-makers from a range of stakeholders.

This seminar served as a forum for the following material agenda items: Dani Alfah, S.Sos., MPA, SurveyMETER researcher, presenting study results; Ir. Sutrisno MES, Chair of the Regional Research Council of Sleman Regency, DIY Province, discussed the experience and dynamics of regional government in data-based policy making; Dr. Gabriel Lele, a postgraduate lecturer at UGM Yogyakarta, discussed and shared strengthening data as a fundamental basis for preparing development planning within the framework of the regional autonomy agenda; and Dra. Suci Iriani Sinuraya from Bappeda Sleman Regency, shared data sharing and discussion.

Dani Alfah clarified in his presentation how the study's findings offered fresh insights and research on bolstering and utilizing data in policymaking from five perspectives: data sources, data collection, data quality, data analysis, and decision-making. This study comes to the conclusion that while districts and cities have employed data in the process of creating or implementing policies, they continue to prioritize the use and source of data over data quality. Furthermore, there is still little contribution from the dimensions of data quality, data analysis, and diversity of data collection methods. According to Dani, the study's findings urge employing independent and local data in both quantitative and qualitative research, as well as varying data gathering techniques and enhancing data quality at the regional government's SKPD level.

According to Gabriel, local data in one place may serve as a counterbalance for national statistics. Frequently, national data from data institutions used by the government is erroneous. Updating data is another major issue facing this national data institution; its legitimacy and dependability need to be verified once more. "So, the regions have a significant task ahead of them in gathering and evaluating data for policy purposes," said Gabriel.

According to Sutrisno's experience, regional governments require precise information throughout the formulation phase in order to make policy decisions. Accountability will be made simpler and implementation issues will be reduced as a result. Sutrisno concluded his presentation by saying, "Without correct statistical data, we are like catching a black cat in a completely dark room."

All participants in this semi-workshop were eager to participate in the various semi-workshop activities till the end of the session. Several conclusions were made when the discussion session's results were presented. The goal of a decent government should, in theory, be in line with the goals of the community, and data-driven policies should represent the conscience of the people. Going back to statistics, this is where the public's complaints of falsehoods and the government's technocratic planning meet.

Members of the seminar concluded by recommending the formation of a data care network and a mailing list. When attempting to spread this mentality to nearby districts and cities, they hope that the celebration of data can continue in each of their individual districts and cities. (JF)

The purpose of the biweekly seminars, which SurveyMETER arranged and hosted at the SurveyMETER office, was to publish the findings of institutional research and to improve staff capabilities. All research assistants, employees, and special guests from partners in the knowledge industry will be present at each presentation. The subject of the lecture was derived from the study conducted by SurveyMETER. The inaugural seminar was led by Mr. Kawandiyono Santoso on Monday, April 15, 2013. The title of the study he presented was "Assessing Social Determinants as Predictors of Conversion to Hypertension: Evidence from the IFLS." IFLS data from 1997, 2000, and 2007 are used in this article on hypertension, which has a total sample size of 10,846 individuals aged 15 to 65.

The following was the schedule and topics of the seminars that would be addressed in the upcoming weeks:

The aging of the population has become a global concern in the twenty-first century, particularly in wealthy nations. In Asia as well, the issue of population aging has taken on social, political, and economic significance. Japan and Korea represent two nations with sizable senior populations. Population aging has been explicitly linked to development initiatives in both countries, which have actively designed and implemented such programs. Population aging can be seen as a success of development since it allows people to live longer due to improved health, education, sanitation, nutrition, and other factors. According to estimates, Indonesia's percentage of the senior population will be the same as Singapore's in 2025, although Indonesia's per capita income will be significantly less than Singapore's. How will Indonesia pay for its elderly population then? There has also been a significant increase in the population of the elderly. According to estimates, it will surpass the number of those under the age of fifteen in 2025, reaching 32 million people, and reach 40 million people in 2030. Senior citizens need extra attention. Is Indonesia ready for this?

That is part of the speech and introduction to the forum from Mrs. Bondan S. Sikoki, S.E., M.A., as Director of SurveyMETER representing the Organizing Committee at the opening of the workshop "Population Aging and Development: Documentation, Challenges and Next Steps". This event was organized by SurveyMETER in collaboration with the Emong Lansia UI Foundation, Center for Aging Studies - University of Indonesia, The Asia Foundation, and Australian Aid. The event took place at The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta on 19 – 20 November 2012. This workshop lasted two days, presenting 29 speakers and 150 participants who were stakeholders in the problem of population aging, both from the government, the community, NGOs, academics and international institutions.

The Deputy Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, Prof. Dr. Ali Gufron Mukti M.Sc., Ph.D., was in attendance. He gave a keynote speech. The Head of the Yogyakarta Special Region Health Service, Dr. Sarminto M. Kes, represented the Governor of DIY and symbolically opened the meeting on the first day of the event. Other attendees included representatives from the Department of Indonesian Social Affairs, Drs. Mulyo Johni, M.Si., Knowledge Sector AUSAID Benjamin Davis, Chairman of the National Commission for the Elderly, Dr. Toni Hartono, BAPPENAS representative, Chairman of the Damandiri Foundation, Prof. Haryono Suyono M.A., Ph.D., and the workshop steering committee, Prof. Tri Budi W. Rahardjo, Dra Eva A.J. Sabdono, MBA, and Bondan Sikoki S.E., M.A.

Support from AUSAID for Indonesia

Benjamin Davis, the Knowledge Sector representative for AUSAID, stated in his speech that the organization's goal in implementing this initiative was to raise the standard of public policy in Indonesia in a number of ways. Presenting study findings that can be applied to the formulation of policy is one of them. In addition, by assisting governmental organizations in utilizing the findings of the research, also serves as a mediator or go-between for researchers and policymakers.

Since Benjamin acknowledged that public policy was his area of expertise, he presented himself as a student who was eager to absorb as much information as possible from the workshop presenters. Additionally, he stated that AUSAID and The Asia Foundation have worked together to facilitate knowledge institutions like SurveyMETER, which has been positioning itself as a knowledge institution in Indonesia for the past two years. Knowledge institutions receive funding from AUSAID to advance their own missions, particularly to carry out non-commissioned research. Because of this, AUSAID gives knowledge institutes the chance to carry out and analyze their own research.

Benjamin claims that in addition to being the first to bring up the topic of aging, SurveyMETER and the organization hosting this event have taken proactive steps to elevate it. Benjamin predicts that this type of discussion will happen more regularly since it provides a place for policymakers and researchers to discuss issues—in this example, aging. Aside from that, Yogyakarta is the most senior-friendly city in Indonesia, making it a perfect location for this convention. The workshop aims to draw attention to Indonesia's aging population from a variety of angles, including social, economic, and cultural. Benjamin claims that Australia is similarly dealing with the issue of aging. The workshop's participants were drawn from a variety of universities. Hopefully, the outcomes of this conversation continue. Benjamin stated in his speech, "I hope that policymakers and researchers can find common ground regarding dealing with aging problems."

According to Mrs. Bondan from SurveyMETER, the goal of this activity is to provide a venue for all parties involved to gather, talk about the topic of aging, and record the actions completed, obstacles encountered, and next initiatives that will be taken. It is also hoped that it will become a forum for sharing information, discussing, and finding common ground to work together and formulate follow-up plans. Additionally, it is intended that a social network on the topic of population aging can be developed following the workshop. Benjamin anticipates that the forum will cover a wide range of topics in the interim, such as the best ways to finance and support the elderly population, how the Indonesian health system can assist the elderly, which pension or old age security system is best suited for Indonesia, how the private sector can play a role in this, the sociocultural context, and the roles that families and society play in this matter.

The paradigm that needs to be changed

Aging will be followed by a decline in bodily function, which will lead to lower output, according to Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono, the governor of Yogyakarta's Special Region. The stereotype of the elderly as being ill and dependent on others is common. Because life expectancy is rising and birth rates are falling, there are more elderly people in the world.

The Sultan states that one of the main topics of his address would be costs. In 2025, Indonesia will have a huge increase in the number of retired civil personnel. Because a multifaceted solution is required to address this issue, the government, the commercial sector, and society as a whole must pay particular attention. Elderly issues shouldn't be seen as a burden; rather, older people should be given the tools they need to be independent, as this will not only affect their productivity but also their health. Eliminating the belief that older people are "finished and useless" is necessary, because there are still more elderly persons who are useful than those who are not. Sultan also expects that through this event, issues and difficulties may be identified, feedback and ideas can be gathered, and senior citizen initiatives can be developed. Additionally, it is envisaged that increased synergistic collaboration across the public, business, and societal sectors will raise the living standards of the elderly and their families.

In the meantime, in his keynote address, "Government Experience: Strategy and Policy for Elderly Health Services in Indonesia," Prof. Dr. Ali Gufron Mukti, M.Sc., Ph.D., Deputy Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, detailed the Ministry of Health's resolve to change the phrase "poor people are prohibited from sick" to "poor people are prohibited from paying if they are sick" through a number of initiatives. Article 138 of Law No. 36 of 2009 concerning Health clearly defines the legal framework for senior health care. Article 138 stipulates that the goal of health care for the elderly should be to preserve their socioeconomic well-being while upholding their human dignity.

This law serves as a guide for the goals of health development, which include raising people's knowledge, willingness, and capacity to live healthily in order to attain the greatest possible level of public health and enable them to lead fulfilling lives on both a social and economic level. Therefore, in Ali Gufron's opinion, the government must ensure that health services are available and make it easier for the senior population to maintain their independence and contribute to society and the economy. "It is our aim that a minimum standard of service will be provided to the public. "The government has implemented a PP (government regulation) regarding the elderly, which concerns religious, health, and public service issues, for example how the elderly can get friendly service, such as when taking the bus where priority is given and also regarding the use of public facilities," explained Ali Gufron.

Older Adults Health Program Policy

The overall goal of these government rules is to enhance the elderly's health and quality of life so they can age happily and effectively in their families' and communities' lives. In the meantime, the specific goals are to raise elderly people's knowledge of the importance of taking care of their own health, to boost families' and communities' capacity and involvement in enhancing the elderly's health, and to expand the range, accessibility, and caliber of health services available to the aged. Ali Gufron claims that the following government initiatives have been created:

1. Increasing and strengthening health efforts for the elderly in basic health services, especially Community Health Centers through the concept of Elderly Courtesy Community Health Centers.
2. There should be more efforts made to refer older patients for medical care by creating Geriatric Polyclinics at hospitals—of which there are now just eight class A and B institutions.
3. Older people receiving more knowledge and information on nutrition and health.
4. Through the creation and mentoring of Elderly Groups/Posyandu for the Elderly in the Community, elder empowerment is achieved.
5. Improving the quality standard of home care for the elderly, which is provided in conjunction with the community health care program at community health centers and hospitals.
6. Increasing community participation in elderly health efforts through the Health Fund and Jamkesmas.

Following the conclusion of the inaugural events, the first presentation session got underway. The eight presentations, eight forum activities, and the material delivered are implemented as follows.

FIRST DAY

Session 1 Presentation: Experiences from the Government

Dr. Nahiyah J. Faraz, M.Pd., gave a presentation titled "Elderly and Development: Between Hope and Challenges" on behalf of GKR Hemas, Deputy Chair of DPD RI.

Dr. Yulia Suhartini (Director of Social Services for the Elderly, Ministry of Social Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia) presented by Drs Mulyo Johni MSi (Head of Sub-Directorate of Advocacy and Social Services for the Elderly, Ministry of Social Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia)—"Social Services Program for the Elderly"

Maliki Achmad, Ph.D., (BAPPENAS)—"Population Aging and Development: National Transfer Account as One of the Supporting Documentations for Analysis of the Elderly Population Support System"

Dr. Toni Hartono (Chairman II of the National Commission on Elderly)—"Experience from the Government"

Moderator: Prof. Tri Budi W. Rahardjo (Centre for Aging Studies of the University of Indonesia)

Session 2 Presentation: Experiences from the Community

Sabrin O. Ladongi S.Ag, M.M., (Al Kautsar Palu Foundation)—"The Role of the Young Generation in the Development of the Elderly"

Fajarina Lathu Asmarani, S.Kep, Ns., MSN (Elderly Services in the Community, FIKES Respati University Yogyakarta)—“Community Services”

Ruliyandar S.E., M.Kes,—“Golden Geriatric Club (School for the Elderly and Pre-Senior)—Mulia Dua Foundation”

Prof. Dr. Haryono Suyono M.A., Ph.D., (Chair of the Damandiri Foundation)—"Empowerment to Meet the Role of the Elderly in Development"

Moderator: Dra Eva A. J. Sabdono, MBA, (UI Emong Elderly Foundation)

Session 3 Presentation: Experiences from NGOs

Prof. Dr. Luh Ketut Suryani (Suryani Institute)—"Program for Fostering the Elderly in Bali: Happy, Fulfilling, and Prosperous Old Age"

Dr. Rohadi Haryanto, M.Sc., (Indonesian National Council for Social Welfare)—"The Role of Social Organizations in Facing Population Aging"

Dra Hj. Budi Wahyuni ​​M.M., M.A., (PKBI Yogyakarta)—"Sexual Health in Old Age, a Delayed Need"

Dr. Siti Hariani M.Sc., (Pelita Usila Foundation)—“Experience in Developing Elderly Programs in Indonesia”

Dra Eva A. J. Sabdono, MBA (Yayasan Emong Lansia UI)—"Promoting Mutual Support Through Older People's Associations in Indonesia/ Promoting Mutual Support Through Elderly Institutions in Indonesia"

Moderator: Bondan S. Sikoki, S.E., M.A., (SurveyMETER)

Presentation/Forum Session 3a: Policies for the Elderly in the Future

Dr. Nugroho Abikusno (InResAge Trisakti University Jakarta)—“Ageing in Indonesia in The Future”

Prof. Bambang Purwoko M.A., Ph.D., (National Social Security Council)—"Implementation of a National Social Security System Based on Employment Opportunities to Expand Universal Participation in 2014"

Dr. Fiona Howell (TNP2K) presented by Dr. Jan Piebe—"Pathways to Social Pensions in Indonesia: Poverty and Old-Age Income Security/Steps towards Social Pension Funds in Indonesia"

Moderator: Dr. Kharisma Priyo Nugroho (The Asia Foundation)

THE SECOND DAY

Session 4 Presentation: Experiences from Academics

Dr. Fatmah SKM, M.Sc., (FKM Lecturer, University of Indonesia) – "Nutrition of the Elderly: Experience from Academics"

Indrasari Tjandraningsih, M.A., (AKATIGA—Center for Social Analysis)—“Flexible Labor Market and the Burden of the Elderly”

Dr. Hilman Latief (Master Lecturer in Islamic Studies at UMY)–“Faith, Elderly and Philanthropy: The Role of Religious-Based Philanthropic Organizations in Handling the Elderly"

Moderator: Dr. Evi Nurvidya Arifin (Institute of South East Asian Studies, Singapore)

Reflection Session: Indonesian Elderly in the Future

Facilitator: Dr. Ni Wayan Suriastini, M. Phil (SurveyMETER)

Summarizing Reflection Results: Dr. Lies Marcoes Natsir

Session 5 Presentation: Experiences from International Institutions

Dr. Evi Nurvidya Arifin (Institute of South East Asian Study, Singapore) – “Economic Aspects of Population Aging”

Dr. Hernani Djarir, MPH (WHO Indonesia)–“Age Friendly City”

 Dr. Ni Wayan Suriastini, M. Phil (SurveyMETER)—“Indicators of Age Friendly City for Planning and Policy Formulation: an Exploratory Analysis/Indicators for Planning an Age-Friendly City and Designing Policy: An Exploratory Analysis”

Moderator: Dr. Aris Ananta (Institute of South East Asian Studies, Singapore)

Session 5a: Voices of the Elderly

Ibu. Sumaryati (member of Dian Kemala)

Ibu Kamira

Ibu Suminah (member of Dian Kemala)

Professor Saparinah Sadli

Bapak Sutjipto

Facilitator: Dr. Lies Marcoes Natsir

Additional Sessions

Move with Care: J. Puspo Adijuwono

Conclusion Session

Dr. Aris Ananta (Institute of South East Asian Studies, Singapore)

Closing Remarks

Prof. Tri Budi W. Rahardjo (Centre for Aging Studies, the University of Indonesia)