The Condition of Poverty in Central Java, Indonesia (Case Study in Kabupaten Grobogan and Wonosobo)

This paper intends to study the condition of poverty in Central Java, particulary in Kabupaten Grobogan and Wonosobo). The data was collected by focus group discussion (FGD) and indepth interview.  The results show that Kab. Grobogan is more faced with infrastructure problems that affect access to basic facilities. The low level of education and sanitation of the people in Kab Wonosobo is influenced by cultural-influenced community behaviour. A lot of programs are not on target, it needs the strong commitment of the Government to update the poverty data. Empowerment-based poverty reduction is constrained by incompatibility with the potential of the local community and environment, product marketing, capital and infrastructure.