Benyamin S Award Revives 'Gotong Royong' Spirit in Jakarta
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Benyamin S Award Revives 'Gotong Royong' Spirit in Jakarta

The Benyamin S Award (BSA) is seen as an opportunity to revive the spirit of 'gotong royong' or mutual cooperation in Jakarta, according to Endra S Atmawidjaja, Chairman of the Indonesian Association of Environmental Engineering Experts. The award recognizes initiatives where local communities and administration work together to improve the city.

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  • Jakarta's Benyamin S Award Aims to Enhance Urban Management and Regional Revitalization

    The Jakarta Provincial Government plans to accelerate the development of urban managers and Jakarta's transformation into a global city through the Benyamin S Award (BSA). This initiative aims to enhance the management capabilities of sub-districts (kelurahan), fostering competition in areas like cleanliness, comfort, aesthetics, and applied technology. The award seeks to encourage community participation while preserving Jakarta's identity as it evolves into an international metropolis.