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UNDP Global Water Senior Technical Advisor, Dr. Mary M. Matthews during thw interview made avalaible by Voice of Indonesia on Tuesday (21/05/24) (Photo : NK-VOI) -

VOInews, Bali : UNDP seeks an integrated approach in overcoming the challenge of access to quality water. The United Nations Development Program (UNDP), together with representatives of its office in Indonesia, played an important role in promoting sustainable water solutions at the 10th World Water Forum in Bali.

Carrying the forum theme, "Water for Shared Prosperity," UNDP is committed to ensuring fair and sustainable access to clean water for all.

Met after the press conference, UNDP Global Water Senior Technical Advisor, Dr. Mary M. Matthews said that UNDP has a role to overcome various challenges so that all levels of society can enjoy clean drinking water.

"We're working on UNDP to help to address these challenges in the most fast and effective way. So that not only people in urban areas but people in rural areas who don't have access to clean save drinking water will also have that and that's something that UNDP was dedicated to do it", Mary said.

Marry added that if everyone looked at the value of water like money then we would see a different world.

"Very much like having the world water forum here in Bali, which has been absolutely wonderful, it's a delight to be here. And I think it's wonderful that it's hosted here in Indonesia. It's a wonderful opportunity to truly showcase the success and challenges that face the entire region. When it comes to water, water quality, water access, water security, global water in an association as a challenge that collectively. We have to look at this, if we start thinking about water and valuing water the way we value money we will see a very different world and it's time to start thinking about that right now.", She said.

UNDP's commitment to water security also extends to 170 other countries. By embracing digitalization, innovation and various financing mechanisms, UNDP seeks to drive progress towards equitable access to clean water and sustainable water management for all.

The 10th World Water Forum provides a unique platform for UNDP to share its expertise, encourage collaboration and advocate for water as a fundamental pillar of shared prosperity. As a global integrator for water governance, UNDP is dedicated to build a water-secure future for all//VOI-NK

Reading Bugs Indonesia activist, Ihdinal Hikmatin Tajdidah during the training in Aceh (foto : Perpusnas) -

VOInews, Aceh : Reading aloud is an effort to foster a love of reading from an early age and children's interest in books. They are taught to interact with books from an early age.

Children who are often read to aloud and chatted with by their parents, indirectly stimulate their cognitive abilities to develop.

This was conveyed by Reading Bugs Indonesia activist, Ihdinal Hikmatin Tajdidah, when providing Reading Aloud training, in Aceh, Tuesday (21/5/2024).

The main targets of this training are teachers at the elementary level, parents and librarians.

"Children need to get used to reading aloud from an early age, it can even be started during the pregnancy phase," added Ihdinal.

"The reading aloud technique is not just about teaching children how to read but also how to create an atmosphere so that children are interested in listening to the other person reading," said National Library Librarian, Rani Kustiani.

The illustrations in storybooks will build children's imagination so that interaction between teachers and children is needed.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Tuesday (21/05/24), after conducting the training, participants were given the opportunity to practice Reading Aloud in front of kindergarten children//VOI

Cinta Laura, the Communications Ambassador for the 10th World Water Forum, at the Media Center in Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center (BNDCC), Bali, on Monday, 20 May (Photo : Infopbulik.id) - 

VOInews, Bali : The young generation could make a real contribution to maintaining the security and sustainability of water resources. The simplest ways were keeping plastic waste out of the ocean and saving water usage.

This was said by Cinta Laura, the Communications Ambassador for the 10th World Water Forum, at the Media Center in Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center (BNDCC), Bali, on Monday, 20 May.

The commitment to host the 10^th World Water Forum from 18 to 25 May showed that Indonesia is determined to promote equal access to water for everyone.

"Everyone’s involvement in water resources protection and conservation will bring a positive impact on the environment and of course the climate," she said.

The youths could also help water preservation by spreading positive information about clean water conservation and disaster mitigation through various communication channels.

Meanwhile, Andy Bahari, the volunteer leader from World Clean Up Day Indonesia, underscored that water preservation and conservation from waste is a shared responsibility to ensure water sustainability for future generations.

"Waste that accumulates in rivers pollutes the quality of the water. It has an impact on humans and the environment because it is contaminated by dangerous substances," he said.

The 10th World Water Forum is taking place in Nusa Dua Bali from 18 to 25 May under the theme "Water for Shared Prosperity" with six sub-themes, namely Water Security and Prosperity, Water for Humans and Nature, Disaster Risk Reduction and Management, Governance, Cooperation and Hydro-diplomacy, Sustainable Water Finance, and Knowledge and Innovation//VOI

Head of the Center for Library Analysis and Reading Culture Development of the National Library, Nurhadisaputra at the GIM campaign and socialization in Aceh, Monday, (20/5/ 2025), (Photo : Perpusnas) - 

VOInews, Aceh : The Indonesia Reading Movement or abbreviated as GIM is a program that aims to promote the importance of reading as the main capital in improving society's literacy culture.

GIM includes a number of major activities that involve the community, such as One Book Week, Read A Loud, Empowered Reading Ambassadors with Books, and Regional Writing Based on Local Content.

"The Indonesia Reading Movement supports strengthening literacy through schools and communities. This is what we are synergizing with many parties," explained the Head of the Center for Library Analysis and Reading Culture Development of the National Library, Nurhadisaputra at the GIM campaign and socialization in Aceh, Monday, (20/5/ 2025).

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Monday (20/5/24), Literacy skills are the main basis for students in understanding student learning. Through reading, students are trained to analyze, understand, reflect on the results of the reading.

In Aceh, you can find many coffee shops or cafes which are busy with young people. That's why they need an alternative place so that they don't spend most of their time hanging out.

"We are actively promoting the Aceh provincial public library as a reading mall. This is done so that people want to come while on a knowledge tour," concluded the Head of the Aceh Provincial Library Service, Edi Yandra//VOI