JAKARTA — The government’s launch of the Agantara Nusantara Investment Management Agency (BPI Danantara) marks a new milestone in strengthening national development based on collaboration and the transformation of strategic sectors. Danantara is not only focused on improving SOE efficiency but also aims to create thousands of new jobs across labor-intensive and digital sectors.
President Prabowo Subianto emphasized the importance of Danantara as a key government partner in accelerating national infrastructure development.
“Now we have Danantara ready to engage in strategic projects and strengthen investment synergy in the infrastructure sector,” President Prabowo said.
In its management, Danantara is more than just an investment vehicle; it acts as a catalyst for transformation.
Danantara CEO Rosan Roeslani, who also serves as Minister of Investment and Downstream Industry/BKPM, explained that the entity will add value to state assets, improve SOE work patterns, and boost economic productivity.
“We want to make Danantara an economic engine that is adaptive, collaborative, and globally competitive,” Rosan explained.
Rosan further stressed the importance of the social impact generated by every facilitated investment.
“The investments we promote not only focus on profit but must also create social impact, especially decent jobs,” Rosan affirmed.
Danantara Managing Director Djamal Attamimi revealed that the housing sector is a priority for job creation, particularly through Danantara’s involvement in the 3 Million Houses Program.
“Danantara supports the 3 Million Houses program, which requires a substantial workforce to realize,” Djamal said.
Moreover, Djamal added that the digital sector is also a significant source of new employment opportunities.
“The derivatives of digital infrastructure are actually labor-intensive and require many skilled workers,” he added.
The government, through Danantara, is conducting a comprehensive evaluation of hundreds of SOEs and their subsidiaries to strengthen the national business structure.
Danantara COO Dony Oskaria stated that this reprofiling aims to consolidate companies to be more focused and healthy.
“We are reviewing and reprofiling to ensure that every SOE can grow healthily and contribute optimally to the economy,” Dony explained.
He emphasized the importance of efficiency and good governance to prevent SOEs’ potential from being overshadowed by negative perceptions.
With a clear direction and strengthened structure, Danantara is expected to become a new engine for job creation, driving inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
