PORTALJABAR, WEST BANDUNG REGENCY - WEST BANDUNG REGENCY – The West Java Provincial Government initiated a meeting of regional assistants for public welfare to address various macro issues such as poverty, unemployment, and stunting.

The social welfare leaders of all of West Java will discuss and seek solutions to the macro problems of West Java at The Green Forest Resort, Parongpong District, West Bandung Regency, Monday - Tuesday (12 - 13/8/2024).
The output of the coordination meeting was that the strategic role of Asda Kesra in implementing various programs and overcoming social problems could be maximized.

West Java Regional Secretary Herman Suryatman gave directions in a coordination meeting themed 'Strategy for Accelerating the Achievement of the People's Welfare Program in West Java.

Herman emphasized the importance of real action with an intensive and holistic approach to tackle stunting.

"We have to go all out to deal with stunting. This is a classic problem, but God willing, we can solve it. Our goal is "zero new stunting", no new stunting," said Herman Suryatman.

Therefore, Herman invited all regional leaders to change their mindset and be truly committed to eradicating stunting.

"All of us present here are leaders, and we must think strongly that there will be no new stunting," he said.

Head of the West Java Regional Secretariat's People's Welfare Bureau, Faiz Rahman, emphasized that the provincial government cannot act alone in facing various social problems. Collaboration with district and city governments is needed.

"The province is not superman, but we are a superteam. We will build a strong team, close communication so that we can solve social problems together," said Faiz.

In the two-day coordination meeting, various strategies will be presented to achieve macro welfare indicators.

"After this opening, Bappeda will convey the necessary strategies. The Health Office, Manpower Office, and Social Services Office will provide views on the strategic role of social welfare in solving social problems," explained Faiz.

Faiz hopes that all participants are committed and consistent in following the entire series of activities until completion, considering the importance of collaboration and consensus that will be built.

"We hope that the Regional Secretary can provide direction regarding the form of the superteam that we will build, so that we can resolve social problems in West Java together," concluded Faiz.