BPI Danantara Officially Launched, Strengthening BUMN Investment and Transformation
Jakarta – The Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Management Agency (BPI Danantara) was officially launched after the ratification of Law Number 1 of 2025 concerning BUMN. This institution is further strengthened by Government Regulation Number 10 of 2025 and Presidential Decree Number 30 of 2025 which stipulates the structure of the Supervisory Board and the Implementing Agency. The existence of Danantara is an important milestone in the transformation of state asset management and strategic investment in various sectors.
President Prabowo Subianto emphasized that Danantara has a fundamental role in strengthening BUMN investment through transparent, accountable, and sustainability-oriented governance. He stated that this institution is not just an investment agency, but also a strategic instrument in national development that optimizes the management of natural resources for the benefit of future generations.
“Danantara can be audited at any time by anyone, not only by law enforcement, as a form of transparency and accountability. The initial investment of US$20 billion is allocated to more than 20 strategic projects, including the energy sector, artificial intelligence, mineral processing, and food production,” said Prabowo.
The existence of Danantara is believed to have a positive impact on the governance of state assets. Economist from Gadjah Mada University (UGM), Eddy Junarsin, assessed that the establishment of this institution can increase the effectiveness of the management of state assets which have so far been managed separately by various BUMNs.
“The concept of a holding company in Danantara will increase the effectiveness of coordination and supervision of BUMNs. The implementation of Danantara also requires further steps such as mergers and acquisitions of various government companies to be more efficient. The existence of Danantara is expected to contribute to the stability of state finances in the long term,” said Eddy Junarsin.
In addition, the Director of the Center for Public Policy Studies (Puskepi), Sofyano Zakaria, said that Danantara has the potential to be a catalyst for the development of value-added industries. According to him, the downstream steps carried out through the processing of mining products and other resources domestically will provide great benefits for the national economy.
“Danantara is not only a business entity, but also a main pillar of a strong and sustainable national economic ecosystem. Downstreaming of resources will strengthen the competitiveness of the national industry and reduce dependence on raw material exports,” explained Sofyano Zakaria.
Meanwhile, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of BPI Danantara, Pandu Patria, explained that the initial funding source for this institution came from capital deposits and dividends from state-owned companies which would later be managed by Danantara.
“Danantara’s initial funding source was capital deposits from assets and dividends from state-owned companies,” explained Pandu.
Danantara is also expected to be able to create synergy between BUMN to be more efficient in managing state assets and supporting sustainable economic growth. By focusing on strategic investment, Danantara’s existence can be a solution to the challenges of managing state assets which have so far been spread across various sectors.
In addition, in the long term, Danantara can be the main driver in the transformation of the national economy through investment in future-oriented sectors such as technology, green energy, and digital-based manufacturing industries. With an approach oriented towards sustainability and optimization of added value, Danantara is expected to be able to increase Indonesia’s economic competitiveness at the global level.
The existence of Danantara shows a step forward in the reform of state asset management, which focuses not only on efficiency, but also on sustainability and innovation. With full support from the government and various stakeholders, Danantara has the potential to become an important instrument in strengthening the foundation of a strong and competitive national economy in the era of globalization.
