Brief description of its relationship with SDG-1

Indonesia is an island nation that has made great strides in poverty reduction but faces severe urban-rural disparities across its thousands of islands. It is a major voice for the Global South. The country has been advocating for maritime economic development (Blue Economy) and sustainable agriculture (like palm oil) as essential paths to keeping rural populations out of poverty. (Can and Dartanto, 2023)

CURRENT CHALLENGES AND RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

Indonesia’s engagement with SDG 1 – No Poverty is crucial because, despite significant progress, millions of people remain vulnerable due to climate shocks, regional inequalities, and limited access to essential services. While challenges persist, the country is assessed as on track or maintaining achievement. To advance further, Indonesia is implementing comprehensive national strategies that combine social protection, financial inclusion, and infrastructure development, all aimed at reducing poverty and strengthening long‑term resilience. 

The UN supports Indonesia through initiatives that expand social protection, strengthen disaster‑risk reduction, and promote inclusive economic development, particularly in rural and coastal areas. Key challenges include persistent urban-rural inequality, climate‑related vulnerability, and gaps in social safety nets. Current efforts focus on blended finance mechanisms such as SDG Indonesia One to advance infrastructure development, improving financial inclusion to enhance livelihoods, and scaling up social assistance programmes to reinforce economic resilience. 

LIST OF REFERENCES AND USEFUL LINKS

United Nations in Indonesia. (n.d.). United Nations in Indonesia. Retrieved May 3, 2026, from https://indonesia.un.org/en

United Nations in Indonesia. (n.d.). Sustainable Development Goal 1: No poverty - Key activities. Retrieved May 3, 2026, from https://indonesia.un.org/en/sdgs/1/key-activities

United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Statistics Division. (n.d.). SDG country profile: Indonesia. United Nations. Retrieved May 3, 2026, from https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/dataportal/countryprofiles/idn

Sustainable Development Solutions Network. (2026). Indonesia. Sustainable Development Report 2026. Retrieved July 10, 2026, from https://dashboards.sdgindex.org/profiles/indonesia/

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. (2024). SDG Indonesia One: Integrated funding platform for sustainable infrastructure development. OECD Publishing. Retrieved May 3, 2026, from https://doi.org/10.1787/f083f580-en

Can, C. K., & Dartanto, T. (2023). Developing the blue economy in Indonesia. Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia. Retrieved May 3, 2026, from https://www.eria.org/uploads/media/policy-brief/FY2023/Developing-the-Blue-Economy-in-Indonesia.pdf