Friday, 04 September 2026
DELI SERDANG | INDATANEWS.COM - The Government of Deli Serdang Regency has achieved another significant milestone by advancing to the second stage of the 2026 Regional Development Award (Penghargaan Pembangunan Daerah/PPD 2026). In this phase, the Ministry of National Development Planning of the Republic of Indonesia (Kementerian PPN/Bappenas) conducted interviews and field verification to assess the region's development performance. The evaluation covered the quality of planning documents, planning processes, and the implementation of key development programs. The assessment was held at the Cendana Hall on Monday, July 6, 2026.
The program "Demi Pemula Sepeda Bagus" (Deli Serdang Mewujudkan Impian Pendidikan Murah dan Berkualitas, Sekolah Peduli Keluarga dan Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus) stands out as one of the region's key innovations, placing Deli Serdang among the top five regencies out of 416 across Indonesia. The initiative is recognized as a practical solution for inclusive education services, particularly for children with special needs.During the interviews, the team reviewed both the program's implementation and its impact on the community, particularly for Children with Special Needs (Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus/ABK) in Deli Serdang Regency.
Through a cross-sectoral approach, education, health, and care services were integrated via Community Learning Centers (PKBM), community health centers (Puskesmas), hospitals, village administrations, and the Family Welfare Movement (PKK).
The results indicate substantial progress, with the number of underserved children dropping to 101. Meanwhile, 617 children across 23 institutions in 18 districts have now received assistance.Regent Aci emphasized that the program's impact extends beyond education and contributes directly to social welfare.
"The benefits of this program are evident on multiple levels. Children are becoming more independent, parents are gaining better caregiving skills, health and therapy services are provided free of charge, and some parents and children are now actively contributing to economic development, helping reduce unemployment and poverty," he said.
The North Sumatra Provincial Government has expressed support for the continuation of the program. The initiative is currently being registered for Intellectual Property Rights (HKI) and is being promoted through business matching with the private sector as well as CSR programs to enable replication in other regions.
The program has already been adopted elsewhere, including by the Ministry of Social Affairs at Sentra Budi Perkasa in Palembang, the Education Office of Tanjung Balai City, and the Education Office of Bengkalis Regency.The poverty rate also fell from 4.01 percent to 3.11 percent over the same period, below the averages of North Sumatra and Indonesia. Income inequality remained relatively stable with a Gini ratio of 0.271.
The Human Development Index (IPM) reached 78.29, with life expectancy recorded at 74.02 years. Average years of schooling stood at 10.50 years, while expected years of schooling reached 13.46 years. Economic growth in 2025 was recorded at 4.55 percent, with Deli Serdang contributing 13.10 percent to the regional GDP, making it the second-largest contributor in North Sumatra."We hope for the best possible result. However, more importantly, this process serves as an evaluation tool so that development in Deli Serdang can continue to improve," he said.
A representative from the national evaluation team, Taufik Hanafi, praised the region's achievements and noted its potential for recognition in other national programs, including the SDGs Awards by Bappenas.The two-day assessment and verification process on July 6–7, 2026, involved government officials, district leaders, community representatives, and program beneficiaries to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of real impacts. (IDNC)
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