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Poverty and Inequality Worsening

Informal workers are becoming more vulnerable to poverty, which could widen income inequality.

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KOMPAS TEAM
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Children mingle in a densely populated settlement on the banks of Ciliwung River, Bidara Cina, Jatinegara, Jakarta, Wednesday (15/7/2020). According to a Statistics Indonesia (BPS) report, Indonesia\'s poverty rate rose from 9.22 percent in September 2019 to 9.78 percent in March 2020. The number of poor people reached 26.42 million people in March 2020 or an increase of 1.63 million people compared to September 2019.

Informal workers are becoming more vulnerable to poverty, which could widen income inequality. The Covid-19 pandemic, which has caused changes in behavior and economic activities, will cause further change by increasing the number of poor people.

JAKARTA, KOMPAS — It is feared that the Covid-19 pandemic will increase poverty as well as widen income inequality. The disparity in the labor market and education is believed to widen further by the end of this year.

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naranasrullah
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