Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka commenced a multi-province tour on Thursday to directly monitor the implementation of the Village Funds (MBG) program. The visits will cover five provinces, aiming to assess the program’s effectiveness in driving regional development and improving community welfare. The MBG program allocates funds directly to villages, empowering local administrations to address specific needs. Raka is accompanied by student representatives during these visits, fostering youth involvement in national development initiatives. The initiative seeks to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of village funds, addressing potential issues of corruption or mismanagement. This oversight is a key priority for the current administration, focused on equitable distribution of resources and sustainable growth at the grassroots level. The VP’s office stated the visits will include dialogue with village leaders and residents to gather firsthand feedback.