The Indonesian President's speech on the 2020 State Budget Financial Note mentions an education budget of Rp 505.8 trillion. This figure represents only a 2.7% increase from the previous year's Rp 492.5 trillion, compared to an 11.3% increase in 2019.
Despite the lower increase, the education budget allocation remains at 20% of the total 2020 state expenditure of Rp 2,528.8 trillion. The government hopes this budget will build the fundamental capabilities of Indonesian children, from early childhood education to primary education, particularly in literacy, mathematics, and science.
This is because fundamental capabilities serve as a foundation for enhancing children's knowledge and skills for higher education. Furthermore, for secondary and higher education, the government also provides education and training programs aligned with industry needs.
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