UCLG ASPAC highly encourages cities to give equal opportunities for both women and men to become a leader and appreciates those that have done so. Karawang Regency (West Java, Indonesia) is one of them and as a result, currently Karawang is witnessing the progress that it has under the leadership of an inspiring lady, Regent Cellica Nurrachadiana. Various awards given by the provincial and national level governments as well as private sectors have shown appreciation for her performance.
From government of the national level, Karawang Regency was rewarded for its good management of local apparatus. “This award proves that local government of Karawang is serious in applying reform… and shows quality human resources management in the agency,” said Regent Cellica Nurrachadiana. For her concern and efforts in the field of education, she was also rewarded by Indonesian Minister of Education and Culture as Mother of Children’s Education for Early Age for National Level in 2019. Regent Cellica was considered successful in playing her role in education development for early age in Karawang Regency. The National Narcotics Agency (Badan Narkotika Nasional/BNN) also rewarded Regent Cellica for her commitment in the Prevention, Eradication of Drug Abuse, and Illicit Trafficking (Pencegahan, Pemberantasan Penyalahgunaan dan Peredaran Gelap Narkoba/P4GN) programme through allocation of local budget. Regent Cellica said that from the beginning of her leadership, she already prepared the land, building, regulation, and other supporting factors for the success of the programme.
Under the leadership of Regent Cellica, Karawang Regency was listed Top 32 in the West Java Competition of Public Service Innovation 2020. The competition was designed to realise innovative local governance which is in accordance with the mission of Governor of the West Java Province. The goal was to improve the quality of public services and increase local competitiveness. From private sectors, Regent Cellica received awards from MNC Group and Seven Media praising that she was an inspiration for women to take leadership position.
UCLG ASPAC congratulates people of Karawang Regency for the progress and encourages more cities to do so.
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https://www.karawangkab.go.id/selayang-pandang
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