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Aceh ranks among poorest provinces in Indonesia, despite billions in aid
Aceh's multi-billion-dollar special autonomy fund from Indonesia's central government is set to expire in 2027. The fund was established to support the province's reconstruction and poverty alleviation efforts following the 2005 peace agreement. In the second installment of CNA's series on the Aceh peace deal, Saifulbahri Ismail explores why, nearly 20 years later, Aceh continues to rank among Indonesia's poorest provinces.
