Optimism of Danantara Establishment for Long-Term Goals
Jakarta – The government together with several related parties are optimistic about the establishment of Danantara as a strategic step in sustainable development and strengthening the national economic sector. The Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Management Agency (Danantara) is expected to be a catalyst in various fields, including infrastructure, renewable energy, and the development of globally competitive human resources.
President Prabowo Subianto said that the establishment of Danantara is part of the government’s long-term vision to create a more inclusive and resilient economic ecosystem. Danantara will be tasked with managing the investment of state wealth in the form of natural resources and assets for the long-term benefit of the community.
“Danantara is here to strengthen the strategic sectors that are the backbone of the national economy. Danantara is a consolidation of all our economic strengths, which are in the management of BUMN, which will later be managed, and we will name it Danantara,” said Prabowo.
The Executive Director of the Center of Economic and Law Studies (Celios), Bhima Yudhistira, revealed that not only in the economic and infrastructure sectors, Danantara also has a mission in developing human resources. Through technology-based education and training programs, Danantara aims to produce a globally competitive workforce.
“This is in line with the needs of the industry which is increasingly digitalized and demands skills that are more adaptive to changing times. Danantara can accelerate financing for the energy transition,” he said.
Paramadina University economist Wijayanto Samirin said that the presence of the Danantara Investment Management Agency can reduce the dependence of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) on State Capital Participation (PMN).
“The Danantara setting also makes it more agile in attracting investment or embracing strategic partners compared to the conventional BUMN format. As a result, BUMN’s dependence on PMN can be reduced,” said Wijayanto.
Danantara’s success will greatly depend on collaboration between the government, private sector, and society. Therefore, with strong synergy, it is expected to contribute significantly to achieving the vision of Indonesia Emas 2045. In addition, investment in renewable energy is also a main agenda, in line with the government’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions and achieve the net zero emission target by 2060.
With a spirit of optimism and careful planning, the establishment of Danantara is a new milestone in Indonesia’s economic transformation. It is hoped that this step can bring great benefits to the entire community and encourage inclusive and sustainable growth in the long term.
