Jakarta. Sovereign wealth fund Danantara Indonesia is placing the Hajj Village development in Makkah and several waste-to-energy (WtE) initiatives at the center of its 2026 investment strategy, with the sovereign wealth fund positioning both projects as key drivers of long-term economic impact.

CEO Rosan Roeslani said the 2026 roadmap for Danantara was built on the fund’s dual mandate: delivering sustainable commercial returns while strengthening Indonesia’s economic resilience. He delivered the briefing during a working meeting with the House of Representatives’ Commission XI, as required by the 2025 Investment Holding Law.

“Our roadmap is designed with a measured, value-creating approach across generations. The mandate is clear: generate healthy returns for the state while ensuring each investment reinforces economic resilience and supports national transformation,” Rosan said on Monday.

Rosan highlighted that next year’s strategy centers on three pillars: developing strategic projects, strengthening priority sectors, and diversifying across asset classes and geographies. This mix combines long-term strategic investments with public and private market exposure to maintain stable cash flows and balanced risk-return dynamics.

Rosan stressed that every project must pass strict strategic-project criteria: alignment with national development priorities, large-scale socio-environmental impact, strong economic value, and commercial feasibility.

One of Danantara’s flagship initiatives is the Hajj Village in Makkah, known as Proyek Berkah and initiated under Presidential Instruction No. 15/2025. Designed to improve accommodation quality for Indonesian pilgrims, the project will proceed through Saudi Arabia’s land-auction mechanism or potential asset acquisitions.

The economic impact is projected to be substantial, up to 7,500 Indonesian jobs and more than Rp 2.5 trillion ($150 million) in annual economic value through the broader halal ecosystem.

“This is not just about accommodation; it’s about opening new economic opportunities for Indonesia,” Rosan said.

The second major project is Danantara’s upcoming waste-to-energy program, aimed at supporting national energy security and responding to urgent waste-management issues. The WtE pipeline is expected to create 3,500–4,500 jobs during construction, hundreds of permanent roles once operational, and up to Rp 1.6 trillion in annual GDP contribution.

Danantara’s Chief Investment Officer Pandu Patria Sjahrir underscored the importance of risk management, disciplined governance, and precise execution. “Our focus is ensuring each project is not only bankable but truly adds value to Indonesia’s economy,” he said.

Danantara Indonesia, through the combined roles of Danantara Asset Management and Danantara Investment Management, positioned itself as a sovereign wealth fund integrating state-asset restructuring with strategic investments to generate long-term national value.