Indonesia Prepares for Economic Takeoff with Stronger Growth Engines
Jakarta. The government is strengthening its commitment to safeguarding inclusive and competitive economic growth through a series of adaptive policies. With consistent economic performance and ongoing structural reforms, Indonesia is at a strategic momentum to accelerate economic transformation and optimize all national growth engines.
President Prabowo Subianto, speaking at the Indonesia Economic Outlook 2026 on Friday, expressed appreciation and pride in the solid performance of the Red and White Cabinet during its first year in office. He emphasized that the achievements reflect the collective hard work of the nation’s best talents working with full dedication for Indonesia.
“All of our achievements, which we should be proud of, are the result of the hard work of the entire team I lead. They truly are the best of Indonesia,” Prabowo said before ambassadors of partner countries, ministers, economists, academics, and business leaders in attendance.
At the same event, Chief Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto presented Indonesia’s economic performance, highlighting resilience and strengthening fundamentals. Economic growth reached 5.11% year-on-year, supported by solid household consumption growth of 4.98%. The performance reflects effective and well-targeted economic stimulus, stable prices, and rising public mobility and economic activity, including during major religious holidays and the year-end festive period.
Entering 2026, the government is targeting economic growth of 5.4%, with the potential to reach 5.6%. The ambitious target will be supported by stronger national production engines moving in harmony, ranging from government spending and private investment to the optimized role of Danantara as a catalyst for strategic investment.
“Like an aircraft whose take-off was once delayed by global disruptions, we are now preparing all production engines to move in sync. In the next two years, we are optimistic that Indonesia’s economy is ready to take off toward higher and more sustainable growth,” Airlangga said.
President Prabowo’s direct presence at the Indonesia Economic Outlook 2026 reflects the government’s strong commitment to ensuring that economic policy direction remains solid, adaptive, and integrated across sectors. The government views the current phase as a momentum to accelerate national competitiveness, strengthen the investment climate, and create more quality job opportunities for the public.
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