Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto emphasized that the Indonesian Archipelago Investment Management Agency (Danantara) will create millions of quality jobs by accelerating investment and downstreaming in natural resources and other strategic sectors. “Danantara is an investment management institution with assets under management of over US$1 trillion. This institution exists to promote national economic development while opening up job opportunities for the wider community,” President Prabowo stated at the Annual Session of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) and the Joint Session of the House of Representatives (DPR) and the Regional Representative Council (DPD).
President Prabowo added that Danantara will create millions of quality jobs, particularly in the downstream sector. “The establishment of Danantara is not just an investment strategy, but a concrete effort to strengthen the domestic economy and create job opportunities throughout Indonesia,” he added.
Danantara was officially established in February 2025. Danantara CEO Rosan Roeslani stated that the institution manages 844 state-owned enterprises and their subsidiaries as part of a sovereign wealth fund (SWF). Rosan believes Danantara’s presence comes at a time of rising global geopolitical tensions. “Danantara is here at a time when the world is reminding us of the importance of domestic economic strength,” he said.
President Prabowo emphasized the importance of synergy between Danantara, state-owned enterprises (SOEs), and local governments to ensure equitable job distribution across all regions. “This effort is expected to boost economic growth and public welfare while strengthening national resilience,” he concluded. The President also emphasized that Danantara’s success will encourage the growth of downstream industries, which can increase the added value of domestic products and open new business opportunities in various sectors.
Furthermore, the President stated that Danantara’s presence is not only focused on large cities but also provides tangible benefits to communities in the regions. “With Danantara, strategic investments will reach areas that have previously received little attention, creating jobs and strengthening local economies,” he said. The President emphasized that this program aligns with the government’s vision of developing Indonesia from the periphery, ensuring equitable development and job opportunities throughout the country.
With the presence of Danantara, the government hopes that accelerating the downstreaming of strategic industries will attract investment, create jobs, and deliver tangible benefits to the wider community. “Danantara is a concrete step by the government to build an inclusive and sustainable economy,” President Prabowo concluded.
