Yogyakarta Transforms Slum into Integrated Community Promoting Creative Economy
What happened
Mrican Kampung in Yogyakarta, which was previously a slum settlement, was transformed into an integrated community. The transformation involved fixing roads, establishing integrated waste processing sites, and ensuring water availability. Women in the community can now earn income and sell products, establishing a clear trade pathway and local economy. Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono praised this successful arrangement in Condongcatur, Sleman District, Yogyakarta.
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Why it matters
The successful transformation of Mrican Kampung provides a model for urban renewal and economic development. This initiative supports the promotion of the creative economy as a national growth engine in Indonesia.
Irene Umar promoted the creative economy as a national growth engine in Indonesia.
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Who's involved
- YogyakartaProvince where the community transformation took place.
- SlemanRegency where the successful arrangement was praised.
- IndonesiaThe national state promoting the creative economy.
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Yogyakarta
province of Indonesia, on island of Java
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