PORTALJABAR, BANDUNG CITY - The West Java Provincial Government (Pemprov) has developed the West Java One Data (SADA JABAR) application, which integrates various sectoral data, such as education, employment, health, poverty, social, and population data. With integrated data, the West Java Provincial Government can ensure that programs and activities are more targeted because decisions are not made solely based on estimates.

The application created by the West Java Communication and Informatics Agency integrates the National Social and Economic Single Data (DTSEN) and West Java development data to provide a more comprehensive picture.

West Java Regional Secretary Herman Suryatman said that digital transformation through SADA JABAR is important because the government cannot solve community problems if it does not understand the real conditions on the ground.

The data used by the government must be able to describe community problems in detail, even down to the individual and address level.

"For health, education, unemployment, and poverty, we know it by our National Identification Number (NIK) and address. We know the depth," Herman said in his remarks while attending the West Java Forum for Government and Public Welfare Assistants in the Papandayan Meeting Room, Gedung Sate, Bandung City, on Thursday (September 3, 2026).

With this database, every community problem is identified based on the actual conditions and needs of the residents.

Herman likened this approach to a doctor who must know the patient's exact illness before determining the medication and dosage.

"To make a diagnosis, you need to know exactly what the illness is. If you want the right medication and the right dosage, you have to know the depth of the problem. That's why we help you understand the depth," he said.

Next, the data is translated into actions that can change the conditions of society.

"Our goal is to make West Java free of children who are out of school. If the average number of children in school increases, the education index increases, and the Human Development Index (HDI) will definitely rise," Herman said.

In the health sector, the government will also push to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates, as well as tuberculosis. Meanwhile, unemployment and poverty will be the next targets.

"That's what we're going to tackle here with development. But it has to be fast, affordable, easy, good, and safe," he stressed.

Connect with the community

Herman stated that the digital transformation through SADA JABAR will not only be used for internal government purposes but will also be aimed at making the public more independent in accessing public services.

He envisions citizens' various needs being connected to government digital services throughout their life cycle.

"So, the people of West Java will be able to be independent from birth, school, job search, retirement, and even death," he said.

According to Herman, when a child is born, various population documents can be processed digitally. The same applies when citizens enter education, seek employment, develop businesses, and even obtain services upon retirement.

"So residents can manage anything from their smartphones," he said.

Herman gave an example, after birth, services such as digital birth certificates, NIK, KIA and KK updates are expected to be available quickly.

"After birth, an hour later a digital birth certificate, NIK, KIA number, and digital family card (KK) were immediately delivered," he said.

However, he emphasized that digital transformation does not mean eliminating in-person services. Manual services at the village and sub-district levels remain available to ensure that communities with limited access to technology are not left behind.

According to him, digital platforms can help the government provide recommendations based on each child's individual circumstances, interests, potential, and needs. With this approach, the government becomes not only a service provider but also a companion to the community in making life choices and increasing economic independence.

Herman believes digital transformation is necessary for the state to be truly present when people face various critical phases in their lives.

"So, what society should do in critical times of life, the state is present through platforms," he said.

He emphasized that the service principles that are built must be faster, cheaper, easier, better and safer.

According to Herman, this change requires a shift in mindset among government officials. He asked government and public welfare assistants in regencies/cities in West Java not to view technology as something solely for the younger generation.

Therefore, the West Java Provincial Government will involve department heads to help officials understand and operate the platform.

He added that the apparatus will receive technical support so that the use of SADA JABAR can be truly implemented in government work.

Herman said the development of SADA JABAR will also be continued with a number of supporting devices in the next stage.

He said the government is currently preparing a " smart people " concept for the public, as a counterpart to the " smart ASN" concept for government officials.

According to Herman, the ultimate goal is to build a society that is able to make decisions and access services independently with government support.

He targets this transformation to be able to make West Java a region that moves faster than other regions.

"Because we want West Java to be one step ahead of the 37 provinces in Indonesia," he stressed.

Head of the West Java Communication and Informatics Agency, Adi Komar, added that data from SADA JABAR can be a basis for regional and sub-district/village officials in determining programs to meet community needs.

The application can also prevent program overlap. "By using data from SADA JABAR, the government can see whether targets have, are, or have not received treatment," said Adi.

Handling progress can also be recorded and monitored periodically so that progress, achievements, and unresolved issues can be seen.

WEST JAVA PUBLIC RELATIONS
Head of the Communication and Information Service of West Java Province
Adi Komar