The number of children in urban areas in Indonesia has continued to increase. Despite the fact that children in urban areas fare better on several measures of well-being compared to those in rural areas, marginalized groups still fail to survive and thrive.
Access to services and opportunities for a better quality of life in cities is limited for the urban poor and vulnerable, of which children and young people account for almost a third.
This study explores children’s and young people’s characteristics, well-being, and lived experiences in Indonesian cities. This study also provides a critical foundation for policy and programming to turn the myth of urban opportunity into a reality for all children and young people, particularly those marginalized.
This publication was developed by PUSKAPA with UNICEF supported by the Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas).
