Effectiveness of child-friendly city programs on child well-being in Central Kalimantan
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child-friendly city, child protection, child well-being, governance, policy effectivenessAbstract
The Child-Friendly City (CFC) program aims to improve child well-being through integrated governance and rights-based development. This study examines the effectiveness of CFC implementation in shaping child well-being outcomes in Central Kalimantan. The findings show that the program contributes to improvements in health indicators, particularly in reducing stunting and infant mortality. However, its impact on education and child protection remains inconsistent across regions. In several cases, rising reported violence reflects improved reporting systems rather than worsening conditions. Overall, the results indicate that CFC effectiveness is uneven and largely influenced by institutional capacity and policy integration. Strengthening governance and cross-sector coordination is therefore more critical than expanding program status alone
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