Indonesia's Economic Development Conference Highlights Government Initiatives

Key Discussions at BIG Conference 2025

The Bisnis Indonesia Group Conference 2025, held on December 8, 2025, at Raffles Hotel, Jakarta, focused on Indonesia's economic direction for 2026. The event brought together government officials, business leaders, and experts to discuss the country's economic policies and development plans ¹

Priority Programs Under Discussion

The conference highlighted several key initiatives by the Prabowo administration, including:

1. Makan Bergizi Gratis (MBG): A nutrition program targeting children and pregnant women
2. Koperasi Desa Merah Putih: A cooperative initiative aiming to enhance village economic independence
3. 3 Million Housing Units: An ambitious infrastructure development program

Program Implementation Status

As of November 11, 2025, the MBG program had reached 61.2% of its budget execution and benefited 42 million people, or 50.6% of the targeted 82.9 million recipients ¹

The Koperasi Desa Merah Putih initiative, launched on July 21, 2025, aims to establish 80,000 cooperatives across Indonesia. President Prabowo has directed that the development of these cooperatives be completed by April 2026 ¹

Economic Growth Projections

Hariyadi Sukamdani, President Commissioner of Bisnis Indonesia Group, emphasized that Indonesia's economy has shown resilience with stable growth around 5% in recent years. He stated that with proper collaboration between government and businesses, Indonesia could achieve 8% economic growth ²

Challenges and Opportunities

While the programs show promise, experts noted the need for careful implementation and evaluation to ensure equitable benefits for the population. The conference served as a platform for stakeholders to discuss these challenges and explore opportunities for synergy between government policies and business initiatives.