UNS – PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) (Persero) Tbk, in collaboration with the Center for Rural Research and Regional Development (Puslitdesbangda) of the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) at Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta, held the Inauguration of the New Desa BRILiaN program on Tuesday (4/6/2024). This event marked a significant milestone in the partnership between BRI and Puslitdesbangda LPPM UNS.
The New Desa BRILiaN 2024 program aims to enhance the quality of life for rural communities. The inauguration is part of a series of activities organized by BRI and Puslitdesbangda LPPM UNS under Desa BRILiaN batch 1 of 2024.
The program commenced with a Kick Off Meeting on April 22, 2024, followed by a month-long training phase. Muhammad Candra Utama, SEVP of Ultra Micro BRI, highlighted the program’s goal to improve the welfare of rural communities and reduce the gap between rural and urban areas through the Desa BRILiaN initiative.
During the event, 40 top-performing villages were recognized, with 15 receiving direct mentoring from BRI and Puslitdesbangda LPPM UNS.
“This program demonstrates BRI’s ongoing commitment to enhancing economic and social value for the community. We hope the Desa BRILiaN program will make a tangible and positive contribution to the economic resurgence of rural communities,” Candra said. Humas UNS
Here is the list of the Top 40 Villages in the Desa BRILiaN Batch 1 of 2024:
- Sungai Rasau, Tanah Laut Regency, South Kalimantan
- Rutong Village, Ambon City, Maluku
- Panincong, Soppeng Regency, South Sulawesi
- Serdang Village, South Bangka Regency, Bangka Belitung
- Sri Bawono, Central Lampung Regency, Lampung
- Simpang Sugiran, Lima Puluh Kota Regency, West Sumatra
- Tompo Bulu Village, Pangkajene Islands Regency, South Sulawesi
- Cipta Praja Village, Musi Banyuasin Regency, South Sumatra
- Lawang, Agam Regency, West Sumatra
- Marihat Pondok, Simalungun Regency, North Sumatra
- Batuah, Kutai Kartanegara Regency, East Kalimantan
- Karang Pucung Village, South Lampung Regency, Lampung
- Empang Baru, Siak Regency, Riau
- Partungko Naginjang, Samosir Regency, North Sumatra
- Wonosari, Meranti Islands Regency, Riau
- Belo Village, Soppeng Regency, South Sulawesi
- Rejosari Village, Pringsewu Regency, Lampung
- Tenrigangkae, Maros Regency, South Sulawesi
- Sukaraja Baru, Ogan Ilir Regency, South Sumatra
- Wia Wia, East Kolaka Regency, Southeast Sulawesi
- Sipakainga Village, Pasangkayu Regency, West Sulawesi
- Mendalo Darat Village, Muaro Jambi Regency, Jambi
- Jalajja Village, East Luwu Regency, South Sulawesi
- Bandar Sakti, Central Lampung Regency, Lampung
- Lubuk Gilang, Seluma Regency, Bengkulu
- Sumber Mulya, Muko Muko Regency, Bengkulu
- Kedai Gedang, Central Tapanuli Regency, North Sumatra
- Bontoloe, Takalar Regency, South Sulawesi
- Sri Sawahan, Central Lampung Regency, Lampung
- Pulau Sewangi Village, Barito Kuala Regency, South Kalimantan
- Suak, South Lampung Regency, Lampung
- Simpang Tiga, West Bangka Regency, Bangka Belitung
- Waetuwo, Wajo Regency, South Sulawesi
- Tellulimpoe Village, Soppeng Regency, South Sulawesi
- Taman Baru, South Lampung Regency, Lampung
- Haur Gading, North Hulu Sungai Regency, South Kalimantan
- Pasar Singkut, Sarolangun Regency, Jambi
- Bukit Tinggi, West Nias Regency, North Sumatra
- Lempangan (Salu Allo), Tana Toraja Regency, South Sulawesi
- Sungai Raya, Dairi Regency, North Sumatra
Source: Organizing Committee
