Yogyakarta – IDEAKSI (Ideas, Innovation, Action, Inclusion) II has entered its sustainability phase, which will run until March 2025. IDEAKSI remains committed to assisting and supporting local innovators in improving their capacity and the sustainability of their innovations. Of the 15 local innovators who participated in the scale-up phase, 13 of them continue to strive to maintain the sustainability of their existing innovations.
As part of efforts to strengthen the capacity of these groups, a series of training sessions have been held since November 2024 in accordance with the specific needs of each local innovator group. These training activities have been met with great enthusiasm from participants, not only for the benefit of the group but also for personal development, particularly in disaster risk reduction.
IDEAKSI is supported by Elrha, Start Network, ADRRN Tokyo Innovation Hub, and funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The programme aims to empower local groups to create solutions to challenges in their respective communities.
Public Communication Training
Public Communication Training for members of the local innovator group of the Centre for Empowerment of Prosperous Partners (PPDMS) was held on Tuesday, 12 November 2024, in Gunungkidul. The purpose of this training was to boost the confidence of innovators in presenting their ideas and innovations.
This training covered the basics of public communication, effective speaking techniques, communication strategies, and public speaking practice. A total of 30 participants attended the training, including innovators who developed PUTPATCAMAT (Putar Cepat Cari Selamat), an inclusive innovation for at-risk groups.
Business Planning Training
For local innovators focused on business development, both services and products, as well as market analysis and production, a Business Planning Training was held. Participants in this training came from KWT Wanita Karya, KT Ngudi Makmur, SHG Luhur Jiwa, KWT Melati, BonHargo, and Karang Taruna Prima Gadung.
This training took place on Tuesday, 19 November 2024, with a total of 30 participants. The material covered included market segmentation strategies, product marketing, and financing strategies. In addition to theory, participants also took part in hands-on sessions in developing business models suited to their innovations, as well as conducting case studies based on the experiences of their respective innovator groups.
Organic Waste Management Training: Used Cooking Oil and Eco-Enzymes
This training was aimed at supporting a group of innovators focused on waste management. The activity was held at the Gempita Innovators Group and attended by members of KWT Melati, BonHargo, and FPRB Murtigading.
This training aims to provide an understanding of the utilisation of organic waste, such as vegetable and fruit scraps, which can be processed into eco-enzymes, as well as the management of used cooking oil into useful bar soap.
A total of 36 participants attended this training, including 17 representatives from KWT Melati, BonHargo, and FPRB Murtigading, as well as members of the community from Kalurahan Suryatmajan. In addition to learning the theory, participants also took part in hands-on training in making eco-enzymes and soap from used cooking oil, the results of which they could take home as products that are both economically valuable and environmentally friendly.
Sphere Basic Training
This training was intended for groups focused on emergency response, such as FPRB Murtigading, KSB Umbulharjo, and Lumbung Pangan Artha Mandiri. The activity took place on Wednesday, 20 November 2024, and was attended by 18 participants.
The objective of this training is to ensure that the group of innovators has the capacity to respond and take action in humanitarian situations. The training is not only theoretical, but also includes simulations, such as the use of evacuation centre location posters, the creation of evacuation plans, and the analysis of refugee needs based on disaster scenarios provided by the facilitator.
Impact of Training
Based on the results of the pre-test and post-test evaluations, 70% of participants showed an improvement in their understanding and skills after attending the training. In addition to strengthening the capacity of innovators, this training also helped to boost confidence, ensure the sustainability of social enterprises, and improve disaster mitigation skills.
“This training has greatly helped us understand how to develop a community-based business. We now feel more confident in managing our business so that it can survive in the long term,” said one of the participants from SHG Luhur Jiwa.
IDEAKSI continues to support local innovators in strengthening resilience, particularly in disaster risk reduction through localised innovation.
Author: Desy Putri Ratnasari (Information and Communications Officer)