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Law on the Handling of the Poor and Needy (Law No. 13/2011).

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Indonesia
Social security (general standards)
2011-08-18
National
Law, Act

Second Region

Undang-Undang Tentang Penanganan Fakir Miskin
The law is aimed at the State's obligation to assist those living in poverty as is set out in the Constitution. This Law consolidates the provisions that deal with poverty in other laws and sets out measures to improve the situation of those living in poverty. The Law Contains 9 chapters:
Chapter I - General Provisions
Chapter II - Rights and Responsibilities
Chapter III - The Handling of the Poor and Needy
Chapter IV - Task and Authority
Chapter V - Resources
Chapter VI - Coordination and Supervision
Chapter VII - Public Participation
Chapter VIII - Criminal Provisions
Chapter IX - Conclusion

Upon entry into force of this law, other Laws dealing with poverty remain valid unless they contradict this Law.

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    Serial title
    Business News - English Edition
    Date
    2012-03-28
    Number
    No. 8237
    Page range
    pp. 23-41