The International Budget Partnership and UNICEF, in collaboration with the Institute for Economic and Social Research University of Indonesia, have published the report “Assessing Budget Credibility on Routine Immunisation Service Delivery in East Java, Indonesia” by the International Budget Partnership and UNICEF, authored by Coe, Phily, and Annette (2017), explores critical factors affecting routine immunisation coverage in Indonesia. Despite immunisation being a cost-effective public health intervention, the country remains among the top ten globally, with high numbers of under-immunised children. This study investigates the efficiency and effectiveness of budget implementation for immunisation in three East Java districts—Banyuwangi, Madiun City, and Sampang—during 2019-2021.
Through quantitative and qualitative analyses, the report highlights how budget credibility challenges, compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, disrupted immunisation services. It underscores the interplay of financial and non-financial factors, including gender disparities, technical barriers, and societal challenges, in achieving immunisation targets. The findings provide actionable recommendations to policymakers for enhancing budget management, transparency, and service delivery in Indonesia’s health sector.