Untirta holds the national conference on discussing communication to overcome poverty

Jakarta – The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (Fessry) of Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University (Untirta), together with the Development Communication Forum (Forkapi), held a national conference with the theme ‘Development Communication for the Relief of Poverty’. This forum emphasizes poverty as a multidimensional problem that requires synergy from different parties. The Director General of Social Protection and Social Security of Indonesian Ministry of Social Affairs, Agus Zainal Arifin, emphasized the important role of development communication in the bridging of government policies with the needs of the community. “The Untirta -academic community has a broad opportunity to become a communicator, becoming a co -worker for different resources in the country. Many programs are good from ministries, institutions, to areas that need to be communicated, so that it is truly felt by the community,” Agus said in a written statement, Thursday (9/25/2025). Browse to continue the content, he added that effective communication can strengthen collaboration between the government, universities and the community. “This poverty is a lot. But if we work together, God can be willingly resolved. Don’t just reprimand the darkness of the situation, but let us turn on the candle so that the light changes are wider,” he said. The head of the Banten Province communications, information and statistics agency (diskomin photos) Arif Agus Rahman, who was present representing the Governor of Banten, said this conference apparently bore to concrete recommendations. He emphasized that development communication strategies should not stop in the academic room, but should be translated into real programs that encourage people’s economic growth. “We from the Banten Provincial Government welcome this scientific forum. It is believed that the development communication conference gives the recommendations that can be followed in regional policies,” Arif said. According to him, the involvement of professors, researchers and communication practitioners has become an important capital in the design of populist -based economic development strategies. “Development communication strategies should not stop in the academic room. It must be translated into real programs that encourage economic growth, both in Banten and national scale,” he added. Chairman of Forkapi Banten Ail Muldi emphasized this conference as a strategic momentum to bring academics, researchers and practitioners of development communication. “The gong of this agenda is to unite intellectuals to make program formulations that can be implemented through education, research and government policies. Everyone is aimed at contributing to the reduction of poverty,” Ail concluded. He referred to the Banten poverty that is still quite high, which is about 772 thousand people or 5.9 percent, higher than the national average. “The latest data shows that the number of poor people in Banten reaches about 772 thousand people or 5.9 percent. This figure is still above the national average and is a serious challenge,” he said. According to him, development communication can encourage the community to adopt innovations that have a direct influence on wealth. “Development communication is simple. The message of innovation of academics is conveyed to the community. If it is adopted, growth will be born, increased income and ultimately well -being,” he explained. In addition to exposure to resource persons, this conference confirms the commitment of Untirta as the center of academic discourse that is in favor of the community. The theme of the alleviation of poverty was not only chosen a slogan, but a reflection of socio-economic conditions that still require serious attention. The results of the conference will be formulated in a policy recommendation that is expected to be adopted by local and central governments. Untirta also confirmed its role as a Cross sector cooperation in the realization of inclusive development. For information, this event took place on Thursday (9/25), who submitted government officials, academics, to the development communications practitioners, on the Sindangangari Campus, Serang City. Also watch the video: Budiman Sudjatmiko asked to help Prabowo overcome poverty (AKN/EGA)