Jakarta, The government continues to strengthen the foundations of the national economy through various strategic instruments that adapt to global dynamics and domestic needs. One step deemed crucial in the 2026 economic strategy is strengthening the role of Danantara as a key pillar in driving sustainable, inclusive, and competitive economic growth. Danantara’s presence is positioned not only as an asset management institution but also as a driving force for added value to the national economy.
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto emphasized that within the 2026 economic policy framework, Danantara is directed to optimize the management of state assets in a professional, transparent, and long-term manner. This optimization is expected to increase the efficiency of the use of strategic state assets, strengthen the fiscal balance, and open up new financing opportunities for priority government projects. With strong governance, Danantara is a crucial instrument in maintaining economic stability amidst global uncertainty.
“This effort aims to increase the effectiveness of strategic asset utilization, strengthen the national fiscal situation, and create new funding sources for priority government programs,” he said.
The government considers Danantara’s role to be highly strategic in encouraging investment, particularly in productive sectors with a high multiplier effect on the economy. Through measured and selective portfolio management, Danantara can act as a catalyst in attracting private investment, both domestic and foreign, while simultaneously strengthening market confidence in the direction of national economic policy. Synergy with state-owned enterprises and other business actors is also a focus for creating a healthy and competitive economic ecosystem.
Undip Faculty of Economics and Business Professor Firmansyah stated that in addition to driving economic growth, Danantara is also expected to contribute to job creation and improving public welfare. Investments in infrastructure, energy, the manufacturing industry, and the green economy are priorities aligned with the national development agenda.
“With a value-added and sustainability-based approach, Danantara is expected to ensure that economic growth is not only high, but also equitable and just,” he said.
Danantara is expected to play a role in ensuring that economic growth is not only high but also equitable and just. Moving forward, the government has reaffirmed its commitment to continuously strengthening Danantara’s regulation, oversight, and accountability to align it with the principles of good governance.
With consistent policy support and cross-sector collaboration, Danantara is believed to be able to become a key pillar of the government’s 2026 economic strategy, as well as an important instrument in realizing national economic independence and resilience.
