Indonesia - Fourth National Program for Community Empowerment in Rural Areas Project : summary of discussion

63325 Republic of Indonesia: Fourth National Program for Community Empowerment in Rural Areas SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION Meeting of the Executive Directors July 14, 2011 Executive Directors approved the Fourth National Program for Community Empowerment (PNPM) in Rural Areas to the Republic of Indonesia in the amount of US$531.19 million on the payment terms and conditions set out in the President’s Memorandum (R2011-0151). Directors expressed support for the Project and its objectives. They noted the success of the PNPM Rural program in reducing poverty and vulnerability, and providing social and economic infrastructure in poor rural communities throughout Indonesia. While Directors noted the increasing governance risks of such a large scale project, they expressed satisfaction with the mitigation measures put in place. They urged continued attention to strengthening the program’s governance and management framework. In this connection, Directors welcomed the effort to enhance awareness and attention to transparency and information dissemination through web-based communications and monitoring tools. Directors also welcomed and encouraged the continued collaboration among development partners, inter alia through the PNPM Support Facility.  This summary is not an approved record.