Jakarta – Indonesia continues to assert itself as a stable and promising investment destination. Over the past five years, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has surged from IDR 98 trillion in the first quarter of 2020 to IDR 230 trillion in the first quarter of 2025. This significant increase reflects growing global investor confidence in Indonesia’s economic prospects.
To maintain this momentum, the government established the Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Management Agency (Danantara) in February 2024. The agency is tasked with managing over IDR 10,000 trillion in state-owned enterprise (SOE) assets and attracting global investors through long-term strategic investments.
At the East Ventures Summit 2025, Pandu Sjahrir, Chief Investment Officer of Danantara, outlined the agency’s dual role through its two main divisions: the operational holding and the investment holding.
“As the operational holding, we aim to build a world-class company. Currently, Danantara Indonesia oversees approximately 845 companies. Our job is to streamline these businesses, focus on optimization, efficiency, and maximize dividends—while setting our sights on becoming part of the Global Fortune 500,” Pandu explained.
Danantara is currently undergoing a restructuring process aimed at improving efficiency, risk management, and SOE business transformation. Meanwhile, the investment holding focuses on managing dividends and investing in strategic sectors such as renewable energy, food, healthcare, and property.
“Danantara’s strategic objective is to drive economic growth through investment, job creation, risk management, and investment returns. To achieve this, we must collaborate with the private sector and form partnerships with global investors to foster innovation,” Pandu added.
This commitment has received strong support from the private sector. Jesslyne Widjaja, Executive Director of Golden Agri-Resources (GAR), noted her company sees significant opportunities in sustainable agribusiness development and digital transformation.
“We are enhancing digital capabilities within our business, but we also see opportunities beyond. The company is seeking solutions that can drive transformation, increase efficiency, and even disrupt existing business models,” said Jesslyne.
GAR is prioritizing digital transformation and exploring new sectors to build a long-term sustainable business. With a purpose-driven approach, companies like GAR believe that sustainability attracts the right talent and strategic partners to fuel long-term growth.
“We believe having a purpose-driven business is essential. With purpose, you can attract talent, partners, and customers into your business and build long-term sustainability,” Jesslyne continued.
With a clear strategy and cross-sector collaboration, Danantara is emerging as a key driver in strengthening the foundations of national investment, supporting the vision of Indonesia Emas 2045.
