Kaimana (April 15) — BPS-Statistics of Kaimana Regency held training for Village Development Data Update (PODES) 2026 officers as a first step in preparing officers for fieldwork. This training was held in a hybrid format, with online learning via Zoom Meeting on April 13, 2026, followed by in-person training at the BPS office on April 14, 2026.
The training included the Regional Instructor (Ahmad Sovi Hidayat, S.Tr.Stat.), several participants, and the committee. The training was opened by the Acting Head of BPS-Statistics of Kaimana Regency, David Kristianto, SST. Through this training, all officers are expected to be ready to go into the field with a shared understanding of data collection concepts, definitions, and methodologies.
PODES 2026 is a village/sub-district data updating activity designed to provide data that can more adaptively address government policy needs. The variables collected cover various strategic aspects, such as the availability of basic services, infrastructure conditions, village digital transformation, food security, the environment, and social aspects. This data is expected to provide a measurable picture of village conditions as a basis for formulating more targeted policies.
During the training, participants received technical materials, interview practice, and field simulations delivered interactively. The enthusiasm of the participants and the enthusiasm of the instructors contributed to an active learning environment, ensuring that all officers are fully prepared to go into the field and are able to produce accurate, complete, and accountable data in accordance with the objectives of the 2026 PODES implementation.
