This national-scale cooperation projects involving Batan, IWK Karlsrusche University, Local Government of Yogyakarta, the local government of Gunung Kidul and some universities, such as: ITB, ITS, Pancasila, UGM, UNS and UII.
Infrastructure development projects Bribin II that started in 2005 and was stopped two years since the 2006 earthquake can be enjoyed by residents. Bribin II Water Project water demand is estimated to be sufficient for 80 000 residents of Gunung Kidul.