ABSTRACT
Poverty remains a major challenge in Indonesia, impacting education and health. Social protection programmes represent a key strategy to address this, yet beneficiary inaccuracies persist due to poor coordination and inadequate community reporting. This study utilises a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) to analyse communication factors hindering poverty alleviation and potential solutions. Findings reveal communication barriers both among stakeholders and between stakeholders and beneficiaries. In contrast, using local languages, community mentoring, and social media can improve the accuracy of social protection initiatives. These strategies also align with Sustainable Development Goal 1 by minimising communication gaps that perpetuate inequalities. Despite no recorded cases of mother tongue use as a formal policy strategy, doing so could bridge linguistic and cultural barriers, enhancing community engagement. Additionally, continuous feedback loops from local communities are truly crucial for sustainable outcomes. The government should consider mother tongue strategies and conduct thorough evaluation research to strengthen policy implementation.
