SDG 1 No Poverty – Sustainability IPB

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

SDG 1 : NO POVERTY

“Over 10% of the world’s population live in extreme poverty, unable to fulfill the most basic needs such as food, health, education, access to clean water and sanitation. Universities need to be able to demonstrate how they are helping to address this problem through their work.” (THE Impact Rankings)

University Anti-Poverty Programs

Bottom fin. quintile admission target
Bottom fin. quintile student success
Low-income student support
Bottom financial quintile support
Low or lower middle income countries student support
Bottom fin. quintile admission target

In 2022, IPB aims to admit 25 percent of students who fall into the bottom 20% of the household income group in Indonesia, namely families with less than IDR 5 million per month. It is stated in the Contract of Performance between the Ministry of Education and the Rector.

see the details : contract performance (page 2, point 1)

The IPB Strategic Plan 2019–2023 also states the commitment to give priority to young generations from forest communities, fishermen, and farmer households, which majority of whom are from low-income households. In 2022, IPB admitted more than 40 percent of students from low-income families.

see the details : IPB Strategic Plan 2019-2023 (page 22)

IPB University also implements the Equitable Academic Tuition Fee (UKT) scheme, considering the socio-economic backgrounds of the students. Some students from very low-income families were exempted from paying the Institution and Facility Development Fee.

<<IPB Social Action (page 2)>>

See the details: IPB gives tuition fee waivers

Bottom fin. quintile student success

In 2022, a 2220 of the 7400 graduates (30 percent) come from low-income families (or earn less than 4 million Rupiah per month). This has increased from last year when it was only 26 percent (2040 of 7985 graduates), and reaches the target percentage of Bottom Financial Quintile Students accepted by IPB. In addition to the graduate target, IPB also has a target of 70 percent of its graduates working directly within one year of graduation. This target is to improve the quality of learning and the relevance of higher education as stated in the Contract of Performance between the Ministry of Education and the Rector.

Low-income student support

IPB University provides various supports for students, particularly those from low-income families, to enable them to complete their studies. Our fundamental principle is that all qualified individuals should be able to attend university regardless of their financial status. We accomplish this objective by working with the government, donors, and students. We are proud of our innovative financial aid programs, specifically geared toward ensuring an accessible, top-quality education for all students.

1. Food Support
IPB Food Support is dedicated to reducing food insecurity among IPB undergraduate students.
– IPB Go Maksi: Free Lunch program for undergraduate Students <<see more>>
– Dapur Agrianita (Agrianita’s Kitchen): Every month, Agrianita IPB provides free meals for more than a thousand students in IPB. The mechanism of implementation will be the rotation of faculties. <<see more>>
– Milk and Fruits Assistance: This program was organized by the Directorate of Student Affairs IPB University to provide free milk and fruits for undergraduate students. <<see more>>

2. Housing and Dormitory
IPB University offers one of the most affordable student accommodation options. Experience life in an inclusive, supportive and authentic environment with students from around Indonesia and the world. Resident students can also get involved in the various sporting, cultural and well-being events that run year-long as part of our inter-cultural program, allowing you to create memories and friendships during your time at IPB. For details information, please click here:

<<IPB Dormitory Facilities>>
<<Dormitory for New IPB Students>>
<<IPB Social Action Report 2022 – p. 26>>

3. Transportation Support
IPB University provides free transportation throughout the campus for enrolled students and employees. To learn more about transportation options on campus and view suggested routes to popular campus locations. see the details:

<<IPB Campus Transportation>>
<<SDGs Report 2022>> (page 14-15)
<<University Social Action Report 2022 – p. 27-28>>

Bottom financial quintile support

In the 2022 academic year, 8.783 students received a scholarship, which is 40,71% of IPB students who received a scholarship. About 55 percent of scholarship holders originate from low-income families, indicating a big concern of IPB University to provide access for the young generation from this community group. The scholarships have enabled the students to finance their studies until graduation.

Scholarships available for Bottom Financial Quintile Students

There are various schemes of scholarship and support provided for students who fall into the bottom 20% of the household income group to enable them to complete their studies. Educational Assistance Information:

1. KIP Kuliah/The Indonesia Smart College Card Scholarship
The Indonesia Smart College Card Scholarship (KIP-K) is a scholarship program for underprivileged and outstanding students organized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, Republic of Indonesia. This program assists in the form of tuition fees and living expenses for students for 8 semesters.

2. The Higher Education Affirmation Scholarship (Beasiswa ADik)
The Higher Education Affirmation Scholarship (ADik Scholarship) is one of the affirmative educational policy interventions in the form of government assistance to provide learning opportunities for students because of the conditions and affordability of access to higher education. In 2020, the ADik scholarships will be given to students from Papua and West Papua, outermost and disadvantaged regions (3T), children of Indonesian Migrant Workers (TKI), and people with disabilities. The ADik scholarship scheme provides educational assistance for students from Papua and West Papua, 3T, TKI, and students with disabilities with a full affirmation assistance scheme related to selection and financing schemes.

3. Beasiswa Utusan Daerah/The Regional Representatives Scholarship
The Regional Representatives Scholarship (BUD) is a pathway for new student admissions for the IPB Undergraduate Program, which is recommended and financed by the central government, local government, companies, or private institutions who, when graduated, are expected to return to the region to develop the region. BUD is a scholarship for low-income students recommended by local government or private students who are expected to build their region once they graduate.

4. Beasiswa Kemitraan Negara Berkembang/KNB Scholarship
Kemitraan Negara Berkembang Scholarship, popularly known as KNB Scholarship, is financial assistance offered by the Indonesian Government to prospective international students from developing countries to pursue their master’s degree in one of the Indonesian universities. To date, the scholarship has also been offered to other developing countries in Asia, the Pacific, South America, Africa, and Eastern Europe. Eventually, the scholarship is expected to build people-to-people relations between Indonesia and the recipient countries. It aims at nurturing their future leaders.

5. PPA Scholarship
The PPA Scholarship or known as the Academic Achievement Improvement Scholarship, is a scholarship that gives special appreciation to outstanding students. This scholarship selects students with the highest GPA in each faculty with a minimum GPA of 3.00 to apply. PPA scholarships usually start in semester two and open at the beginning of each semester.

6. BU Scholarship/Beasiswa Unggulan
Beasiswa Unggulan (BU) are scholarships from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology to improve human resources, especially in education and culture. This scholarship aims to reduce the educational gap in Indonesian society. So it is hoped that there will be great opportunities for the poor or those living in disadvantaged areas to get proper education to improve quality through the provision of education and training assistance. The Ministry of Education and Culture’s scholarships consist of several categories, namely: 1. Scholarships for outstanding people, 2. 3T Regional Scholarships (Lagged, Foremost, and Outermost) in Indonesia, 3. Excellent Scholarships for Ministry of Education and Culture Employees, and 4. Scholarships for people with disabilities.

7. Beasiswa Peningkatan Prestasi Ekstrakulikuler/Extracurricular Achievement Improvement Scholarship
The Extracurricular Achievement Improvement Scholarship is a scholarship from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology to improve soft skills and appreciate students who excel in extracurricular activities. This scholarship is also known as a student’s Interest, Talent, Reasoning, and Creativity Achievement Scholarship.

8. SEARCA Scholarship
The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) offers qualified applicants for MS and Ph.D. scholarships in agriculture and related fields for School Year 2020-2021. By the end of the f Academic Year 2020-2021, SEARCA has granted a total of 1,753 full MPh.D.hD scholarships and 10 Ph.D. Research scholarships to nationals of SEAMEO member countries, namely: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor Leste, and Vietnam to pursue advanced studies leading to master’s and doctoral degrees in agriculture, forestry, and related sciences. IPB University is one of the universities which serve as a study post for Master’s and Ph.D. scholars.

9. IPB-Tanoto Foundation Scholarship
IPB-Tanoto Foundation Scholarship is one of the commitments of Tanoto Foundation founders, Mr. Sukanto Tanoto and Mrs. Tinah Bingei Tanoto, to overcome poverty through education, empowerment, and enhancement. This program provides an opportunity for Indonesian youth who are outstanding but face an economic problems to experience high-quality education. Tanoto Foundation Scholarship is for students with debilitating condition(s) while continuing their education at a college. This scholarship is also for students coming from 3T areas (frontier, outermost, underdeveloped – Kemendesa RI) to be responsible leaders and contribute to the nation. The scholarship program also participated in preparing the next generation of Indonesian leaders. In addition, this scholarship also assists students coming from disadvantaged regions in Indonesia. The targets of the National Champion Scholarship are students from undergraduate (S1) and post-graduate (S2) programs with a proven record of academic and leadership potential.

10. IPB Alumni Foundation Scholarship
IPB Alumni Foundation Scholarship (YAPI) is routinely given to IPB undergraduate students every year. This scholarship comes from IPB alumni who are members of the IPB Alumni Foundation and is proof of the commitment of IPB alumni to continue to contribute to their addresses and help prospective students get a proper education at IPB. YAPI targets 1,000 scholarships for prospective IPB students next year.

<<Various Scholarship at IPB University >>

<<SDGs Report 2022 (page 14–15)>>

<<University Social Action Report 2022>>

Low or lower middle income countries student support

In 2022, 57 international students actively participated in lectures at IPB University at various levels. Approximately 35 of them received

scholarships for their master or doctoral degree. The percentage of foreign students at the master’s level at IPB who received scholarships was 61,4% with sources of scholarships coming from Beasiswa Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB), Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), and Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA).

Source of scholarship	Recipient
Source of scholarship	2020	2021	2022
KNB	17	29	18
GIZ	15	15	15
SEARCA	3	3	2

Students’ Country of Origin	Recipient
Students’ Country of Origin	2020	2021	2022
Timor Leste	18	18	21
Afghanistan	1	3	3
Barbados	–	–	1
Cameroon	1	1	–
Comoros	–	–	1
Egypt	1	2	1
Fiji	–	–	1
Ghana	1	2	3
Guyana	–	–	1
Iraq	1	2	–
Kenya	–	–	1
Liberia	1	1	1
Madagascar	–	–	1
Myanmar	–	–	3
Nigeria	1	1	–
Pakistan	1	2	2
Palestine	–	1	1
Papua New Guinea	–	–	1
Rwanda	2	3	4
Solomon Island	–	–	2
Sudan	2	2	2
Syria	–	1	1
Tanzania	2	7	5
Thailand	1	1	1
Uganda	1	3	4
Vanuatu	–	–	1
Yamen	–	–	1
Zimbabwe	–	1	1

Community Anti-Poverty Programs

Local start-up assistance
Local start-up financial assistance
Programmes for services access
Programmes and policy to end poverty
Local start-up assistance

IPB University has a long record in community development, including assisting start-ups in the local community to sustain their businesses. IPB University also actively organizes training or programs to improve access to basic services for all.

IPB tenant incubation program implemented by IPB University includes a mentoring and funding scheme for innovative and prospective technology-based start-up entrepreneurs in tropical agriculture, biosciences, and maritime. Stages of activities start from the selection and recruitment of prospective tenants and incubation (training, technical assistance in production and business management, business matching, exhibition, and monitoring evaluation).
Access to University Facilities for SMEs. Science and Techno Park (STP) IPB University is offering free access to state-of-the-art agricultural science and engineering equipment and facilities to help Indonesian SMEs, spin-outs, and start-ups to develop their business. The scheme is designed to overcome cost barriers and risk experimental materials-based R&D and to help pave the way for future collaborations with IPB University. To apply, the company should read the eligibility and submit the application form to STP IPB.
Training and technical assistance for SMEs. SEAFAST Center IPB University, in collaboration with the Office of Cooperation and SMEs, Bogor, organized . IPB University also facilitates business network expansion as a solution for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (UMKM) surrounding the campus area. IPB lecturers from Department of Management also conducted training activities for SMEs in Cibadak Village in the 2022 Lecturer Community Empowerment Program (Dosen Mengabdi) Program. The theme is “Increasing Product Resilience and Development of Innovative Marketing for Processed Food Products”.

<<Tenant Incubation Program in SDGs Report 2022 (page 16)>>
<<Business Incubation Service at Science Techno Park IPB University>>

<<IPB University Social Action (page 28-29)>>

Local start-up financial assistance

Institute of Science and Technology Park (LKST) IPB University provides financial assistance for local start-ups through the Start-up Incentive Program to provide seed grants for business development. This program is included in the mentoring program implemented by the Division of Business Incubator and Industrial Partnership in LKST. <<see the details>>

Programmes for services access

IPB University strongly engages with communities and continuously implements programs to improve access to basic needs for all. Several programs that have been implemented in 2022 are listed as follows:

Sanitation and hygiene training SEAFAST Center IPB University organized training or programmes to improve access to hygiene and sanitation.
<<see the details>>
Training in Urban Farming in Desa Buduan Suboh, Jawa Timur was held as a response to the increase of land use changes in villages near The North Coast of Java (Pantura). The women in Desa Buduan Suboh were trained to use hydrogel as a planting medium. <<see the details>>
The urban farming program for enhancing household food security is an important issue for rural and urban communities, especially during the new normal era. Through the Urban Farming Training program, some IPB University lecturers educate households in Kelurahan Margajaya, Kota Bogor, to conduct chili cultivation in their yards. This program was held from September 3rd until September 4th, 2022, and also trained the households to make compost and calculate their business budget. <<see the details>>
Regional Training Course on Plant Mutation Breeding and Associated Biotechnologies in Seed-Propagated Crops. The Department of Nutrition Science and Feed Technology in collaboration with the Ministry of State Secretariat, has organized sorghum cultivation training in the Regional Training Course on Plant Mutation Breeding and Associated Biotechnologies in Seed-Propagated Crops. This training was attended by researchers from 11 countries who have a strong commitment to providing food and feed for people’s needs. <<see the details>>

<<Programmes for Services Access stated in SDGs Report 2022 (pages 16–17)>>

Programmes and policy to end poverty

IPB has participated in policy-making processes at local, regional, national, and/or global levels to implement programs and policies to end poverty in all its dimensions.

Local Level
IPB University signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the District Government (Pemkab) of Aceh Jaya and the District Government of Sigi.
<<IPB and Aceh Jaya District Government Joint Action to End Extreme Poverty>>

National Level
Pemerintah dan IPB University Berkolabirasi Pacu Penurunan Kemiskinan Ekstrem.
<<Indonesian Government and IPB University Collaborate to Reduce Extreme Poverty>>
<<More details>>