SEMARANG – The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP), Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP), through FISIP UNDIP CHANNEL, in collaboration with the UNDIP Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Center, once again presents its educational program, SDGs Talk. In its sixth episode, the program explores the topic of “Structural Poverty from a Sustainable Development Perspective: The Case of Central Java,” featuring Prof. Firmansyah, S.E., M.Si., Ph.D., Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Diponegoro, as the speaker.
The discussion in SDGs Talk Episode 6 was hosted by Muhammad Rif’at Al-Razi, S.I.Kom., M.I.Kom. Through this conversation, SDGs Talk aims to provide a deeper understanding of structural poverty, particularly in Central Java, and its connection to the challenges of sustainable development.
In this episode, structural poverty is discussed as an important issue that should be understood not merely in terms of low household income, but also through the underlying factors that influence people’s social and economic conditions. Limited access to education, employment opportunities, economic resources, and opportunities to improve living standards are among the factors that can perpetuate the cycle of intergenerational poverty.
The sustainable development perspective serves as an important approach to understanding that poverty alleviation requires comprehensive and continuous strategies. Social assistance alone is not sufficient. Efforts must also focus on strengthening human resource quality, expanding economic opportunities, creating employment, and implementing development policies that reach vulnerable communities.
The topic discussed in SDGs Talk Episode 6 is closely related to two key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 1: No Poverty and SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth.
SDG 1 emphasizes the importance of ending poverty in all its forms and ensuring that everyone has opportunities to improve their living standards. Meanwhile, SDG 8 promotes inclusive and sustainable economic growth, productive employment opportunities, and decent work for all segments of society.
Through this discussion, FISIP UNDIP and the UNDIP SDGs Center seek to raise public awareness that poverty alleviation cannot be separated from efforts to create inclusive economic growth, equitable prosperity, and socially just development. Understanding the root causes of structural poverty is expected to broaden public perspectives on the importance of development policies that prioritize sustainability and collective well-being.
SDGs Talk is one of FISIP UNDIP’s contributions to expanding public awareness and understanding of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Through its collaboration with the UNDIP SDGs Center, the program provides an academic discussion platform that connects expert knowledge and perspectives with real-world issues affecting society.
SDGs Talk Episode 6 is now available on the FISIP UNDIP Official YouTube channel. The program is expected to broaden public knowledge and encourage participation from various stakeholders in supporting the achievement of sustainable development goals, particularly in building a society free from poverty, where everyone has access to decent employment opportunities and a better quality of life.