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In Indonesia’s continuously evolving education ecosystem, meaningful change does not come solely from the central government. On the contrary, much inspiration grows from the grassroots—from regions that continue to improve, transform, and drive change in education. As a form of appreciation for this journey, the Indonesia Education Conference (Konferensi Pendidikan Indonesia/KPI) 2025, held on 14–15 May, presented the LDB Award.
This award is not merely a celebration, but a marker of a collective learning journey. The LDB Award is granted to local governments that have demonstrated concrete steps in building an education ecosystem that is more student-centered, data-informed, and implemented through collaboration among various stakeholders, including regional leaders, education offices, communities, and civil society organizations.
The LDB Award is structured into three growth phases, reflecting the philosophy that change requires time, strong roots, and continuous nurturing:
LDB Award Category: Seeds of Inspiration
At this phase, the award is given to regions that demonstrate the early seeds of change—the emergence of initial initiatives that encourage bottom-up education transformation. This phase is characterized by the role of local change agents, including individual teachers, learning communities, and community leaders, who are given space by local governments to voice ideas and initiate movements. Regional leaders and education offices at this stage show openness to dialogue and a willingness to listen to real needs from the field.
Regions in this phase often serve as examples of how small steps—such as establishing teacher learning forums or opening education aspiration channels—can spark broader processes of change.
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LDB Award Category: Pioneering Collaboration
At this phase, regions begin to build structures and strategies for collaboration. Beyond merely opening spaces for participation, they start formulating education transformation roadmaps. Initiatives at this stage may include the development of local regulations that support community-based learning, collective strengthening of teacher capacity, or the integration of local data for education planning.
The LDB Award at this phase is given to regions that have successfully formed an initial collaborative ecosystem, marked by cross-agency coordination, active community engagement, and strong commitment from regional leaders, reflected in evidence-based education policies and budget allocations.
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LDB Award Category: Roots of Change
At this phase, transformation begins to bear fruit. Regions receiving this award have been able to implement strategic programs that directly impact the quality of learning and the well-being of students and teachers. These include strengthening teacher capacity and trust, synchronizing national and local policies, and implementing inclusive intervention programs that reach vulnerable groups.
Regions at this phase typically have data-driven monitoring systems, use good practices as cross-sector references, and create spaces for collective reflection among education stakeholders.
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The LDB Award is not an end point. It is a marker that a region is moving forward—growing, reflecting, and transforming. It affirms that quality education cannot be built on sectoral ego, but must be developed through trust, collaboration, and the courage to change together.
Through the LDB Award, the Indonesia Education Conference provides a platform for regions that have embarked on and continue to walk the path of transformation—not only to be celebrated, but also to inspire other regions to believe that change can begin from the smallest spaces.
