By: Rivka Mayangsari*)
The Indonesian Investment Management Agency Daya Anagata Nusantara (Danantara) together with the Association of State-Owned Banks (Himbara) continue to show concrete steps in strengthening the structure of the national economy. Through a strategic meeting held in early June 2025, the two major entities in the national financial sector deepened synergy in formulating targeted collaborative steps to encourage sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
The meeting was a symbol of strengthening the joint commitment in aligning the vision and strategy of national economic development. In the meeting, the main leaders of Danantara Indonesia met directly with the ranks of the main directors of all banks that are members of Himbara. The discussion agenda focused on evaluating operational performance, formulating expansion strategies, and collaborative initiatives to strengthen the national financial ecosystem as a whole.
CEO of Danantara Indonesia, Rosan Roeslani stated that his party wants to ensure that Danantara can play an active role in supporting sustainable and inclusive economic growth. Therefore, Danantara views the importance of cross-financial institution cooperation to form a strong and adaptive economic foundation to global dynamics. By collaborating with Himbara, Danantara strengthens funding capabilities and broad value distribution, in order to create a multiplier effect for the real and social sectors of society.
This collaboration is not only designed to create economic growth from the capital and profit side alone, but also targets direct benefits that can be felt by the wider community. The investment and expansion strategies discussed are directed at building a national financial system that is more inclusive, efficient, and responsive to the needs of the times.
In the momentum of the national symposium held in conjunction with the meeting, Danantara Indonesia presented a major plan to make an investment worth 5 billion US dollars or around Rp81.54 trillion in 2025. The allocation of funds is focused on eight main sectors of national development that are considered strategic in driving the resilience and competitiveness of the Indonesian economy in the future.
These sectors include the mineral and downstream industries that contribute to increasing the added value of domestic natural resources, the development of renewable energy as part of the transformation towards a green economy, and the development of digital infrastructure to strengthen the foundation of a technology-based economy. In addition, the health sector, financial services, utility infrastructure, industrial areas, and food security are also the main investment focuses, in line with the national sustainable development agenda.
Danantara Indonesia strengthens its financial position through asset optimization and revenue from state-owned enterprises. With a projected dividend income of Rp120 trillion from investment portfolios in various state-owned companies this year, the institution emphasizes its strategic role as a professional, accountable, and impactful investment fund manager.
Meanwhile, Himbara as a collection of national financial institutions plays a vital role in expanding the penetration of financial services to all levels of society. Through strategic integration with Danantara, Himbara has the opportunity to encourage service innovation, strengthen financial literacy, and encourage efficiency and modernization of the national banking system.
The synergy between Danantara and Himbara is not only seen as administrative cooperation, but also as a milestone for systemic transformation in the Indonesian financial sector. Through this collaboration, greater space is opened for the entry of high-quality investment, job creation, and increasing the competitiveness of the national industry.
In the context of global challenges and long-term development needs, the steps taken by Danantara Indonesia and Himbara represent a new direction for more progressive national economic development. The foundation of this cooperation is believed to strengthen Indonesia’s economic resilience, while encouraging the creation of a productive, inclusive investment and financial ecosystem that has a broad impact on all elements of the nation.
Strengthening cooperation between Danantara Indonesia and Himbara also reflects consistency in the implementation of strategic government policies to encourage investment-based economic growth and strengthen the domestic financial sector. This step is very important amidst the government’s efforts to maintain national macroeconomic stability, increase the competitiveness of domestic industries, and expand equitable development in various regions of Indonesia.
As a state investment management institution, Danantara Indonesia acts as a bridge between national resource potential and investment needs that support structural economic transformation. Collaboration with Himbara allows for more coordinated financing and mentoring synergies, not only for strategic projects, but also for sectors with great potential but not yet optimally developed.
Himbara, with its extensive banking network extending to remote areas of the country, is an important partner in distributing investment benefits and expanding financial access to the community. Through financial inclusion programs and digitalization of banking services, Himbara can play a central role in accelerating equitable economic growth, which is the main goal of this collaboration.
Overall, the synergy between Danantara Indonesia and Himbara reflects a shared determination to accelerate Indonesia’s economic leap towards a globally competitive future. This collaboration is not just a business strategy, but a real manifestation of the spirit of mutual cooperation to build a strong, sustainable economy that supports national interests.
*) Economic observer
