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With a USD450 million loan from World Bank, the Indonesian government’s efforts to provide more affordable housing for low-income families has received a big boost. Spire Research and Consulting supported the feasibility study for this World Bank program, working with Indonesia’s Ministry of Public Works and Housing (MENPUPERA). Spire helped execute a product concept test for the program to build affordable housing, working with Deloitte Indonesia. This was done via Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) across 4 cities. The findings revealed that Indonesia faces substantial demand for one million new housing units annually. Moreover, 29 million people (out of 250 million) of Indonesia’s urban population still live in slums. A portion of the World Bank’s loan will go to support the government’s housing assistance program (BSPS) and community-based housing development program (P2BPK) to target low-income homeowners. At the same time, Indonesia also offers the FLPP scheme – a

Spire Research and Consulting celebrated its 15th anniversary in April at The Imperial Hotel in Hua Hin, Thailand. The celebration of 15 years of success brought together all employees across 9 countries. Established in 2000, Spire’s network now spans 9 country offices and 30 countries with a Spire research footprint, bringing the highest standards of project conceptualization, execution and delivery to each project. To commemorate 15 years in the research and consulting industry, all employees were welcomed with a gala dinner on the first night – all decked up in their native attire. The subsequent two days continued with group sessions on learnings, sharings by leaders and fun-filled activities to lighten the mood and build bonds – all amidst the sea-side calm of Hua Hin’s beautiful beach. It was a memorable experience shared by many and infused with the hope of celebrating many more wins! https://www.spireresearch.com/newsroom/events/spire-celebrates-its-15th-