What Kind of Information That Indonesian Conditional Cash Transfer Beneficiaries Need? : A Preliminary Study

Objective: To ascertain the need for Family Hope Program or Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH) beneficiaries' information and their interest in specific topics given in the FDS module. Methods: 257 Paper based questionnaire was given to PKH beneficiaries in Cangkringan sub district and mountain of Kidul. In July 2020, questionnaires were returned by 120 PKH beneficiaries. Question related to what kind of information the PKH beneficiaries need, favorable information source and media were gathered in this study. Results: Respondents were mainly desired information about economy (71%). The most favorable media and source to get these information is TV (73%). Most beneficiaries would love to hear the information during PKH group meeting (52%). Conclusions: To effectively and comprehensively address the information needs of PKH beneficiaries, Ministry of social affair should make a TV program containing information about economic for poor.