Optimization of Aid Recipient Selection during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic not only affects global health, but it also affects the global economy (including the Indonesian economy). This is indicated by the decline in Indonesia's gross domestic product in the first and second quarters. This prompted the Indonesian government to take strategic economic steps, including direct cash transfers to village funds. However, the implementation of direct cash assistance to village-level funds has caused many problems. For example, providing these funds to financially capable parties has led to direct cash assistance to village-level funds with unclear objectives. Therefore, we propose the ELECTRE method in building a decision information system that targets direct cash transfers to village funds. It is hoped that the ELECTRE method can help the Indonesian government to formulate a village-level fund recipient policy so that the assistance will be realized as scheduled.