The Implementation of Program Indonesia Pintar (PIP): A Budget Performance Analysis and Its Impact on Education Access

The Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) policy aims to enhance education access and quality in Indonesia, with the Program Indonesia Pintar (PIP) as a key initiative providing financial aid to underprivileged students. To ensure effective Pro-Poor Budgeting (PPB), PIP’s implementation must be optimized through improved allocation, distribution, and monitoring. This study evaluates PIP’s budgeting strategy to measure its effectiveness, identify challenges, and propose solutions for greater impact. The objective is to assess PIP’s budget allocation, assistance card distribution, and monitoring mechanisms to strengthen its pro-poor approach. The method involves a qualitative analysis of policy documents, budget data, and stakeholder feedback to identify gaps and inefficiencies. Results indicate that while PIP has expanded access to education, challenges remain in targeting accuracy, fund disbursement delays, and weak monitoring. Stakeholder collaboration is crucial to addressing these issues. In conclusion, optimizing PIP’s budgeting approach can enhance its effectiveness in supporting disadvantaged students, aligning with MBKM’s goal of equitable education. Recommendations include refining targeting mechanisms, accelerating fund distribution, and strengthening oversight to maximize the program’s impact.