National Transformation Strategy: Towards Golden Indonesia 2045
Beyond the eight Quick Impact Programs, the upcoming administration needs to focus on 17 key performance targets with priority programs to achieve the vision of a Golden Indonesia by 2045. These 17 targets are crucial as they represent the foundational stepping stones or absolute prerequisites for becoming a developed and prosperous nation. They also demonstrate that we are a nation that learns from history. We are aware of the challenges we face now and in the future (near and far). We are a nation that chooses to confront our challenges head-on, equipping ourselves with the capability to meet them.
Priority Target 1: Achieving Self-Sufficiency in Food, Energy, and Water
Food, energy, and water are fundamental requirements for a country’s independence and sovereignty. Therefore, achieving self-sufficiency in food, energy, and water must be pursued swiftly and meticulously. For food, initiatives include developing food estate programs, especially for rice, corn, cassava, soybeans, and sugarcane. A minimum of 4 million hectares of additional crop harvest area is targeted by 2029. With this increased harvest area, assuming it all to be rice fields, there would be an addition of 20 million tons of paddy (assuming a productivity of 5 tons per ha) or equivalent to 10 million tons of rice (assuming a yield of 50%). In the realm of energy, Indonesia is well-positioned to emerge as a global leader in green energy through the cultivation of bio-diesel and aviation biofuel from palm oil, bio-ethanol from sugarcane and cassava, and the utilization of renewable resources such as hydro, wind, marine, solar, and geothermal power. By 2029, with the available natural resources, the biodiesel B50 program and ethanol E10 mix will be implemented. Meanwhile, micro-hydro power plants (PLTMH) should be promoted as a solution for providing electricity in remote areas. Water sufficiency will be ensured through proper water management, making it available during droughts and preventing disasters during the rainy season.
Priority Target 2: Refining the National Revenue System
The government is committed to upholding the principles of the 1945 Constitution, specifically Article 23A, which states that all taxes and compulsory levies for state needs must be established by law. This commitment underscores the need for significant enhancements to the national revenue agency’s capabilities, alongside comprehensive reforms in tax policy and systems, aimed at broadening the base of national revenue. To this end, the state will take concrete breakthrough steps to increase domestic revenue collection. Establishing a National Revenue Agency is expected to raise the national revenue-to-Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio to 23%. Tax policy reform efforts will focus on refining the tax and non-tax revenue system, expanding the tax base and other revenue sources. Tax incentives should be directed to strengthen economic growth, including SMEs and increasing public purchasing power.
Priority Target 3: Eradicating Poverty
Poverty is not just a lack of wealth but a reflection of limited access to the benefits of development. It is also the root cause of a wide array of criminal behaviors and social issues, leading to generations that fall short of their potential. Eradicating poverty, therefore, must be a cornerstone of government policy. Aiming to eliminate extreme poverty within the first two years of governance and reduce relative poverty to 5% by the end of 2029 are critical objectives.
Priority Target 4: Combating Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is a societal plague that severely undermines both individual productivity and communal well-being. Effective and comprehensive strategies for preventing and combating the distribution and use of drugs must begin with raising awareness within families. Simultaneously, the government is tasked with sealing off any opportunities for drug smuggling.
Priority Target 5: Ensuring Universal Healthcare Access: Enhancing the Health Insurance Program (BPJS Kesehatan) and Medication Availability
Access to comprehensive and high-quality healthcare is vital for improving the Human Development Index. The ongoing Health Insurance Program (BPJS Kesehatan) requires enhancements and bolstering through widespread medication availability. Enhancing BPJS Kesehatan and ensuring medicine availability are thus key priorities for the government.
Priority Target 6: Enhancing Education, Science and Technology, and Digitalization
A nation’s progress hinges on the quality of its education and mastery of science and technology. We will continually elevate the quality of education by improving teacher standards, upgrading educational facilities, and broadening access to education. This includes establishing perpetual funds for education, Islamic boarding schools (to develop high-quality santri), cultural endeavors, and NGOs. Innovation will naturally follow advancements in these areas. Thus, we aim to allocate 1.5-2.0% of the GDP to research and innovation over the next five years. Government policies bolstering education, science and technology, and digitalization are essential for fostering national autonomy.
Priority Target 7: Preserving Cultural Arts, Boosting the Creative Economy, and Enhancing Sports Achievements
Culture is an integral part of our national identity, and its preservation safeguards our precious heritage. Establishing cultural endowment funds ensures the continuous preservation of our culture. Programs aimed at cultural preservation, boosting the creative economy, and enhancing sports achievements will elevate Indonesia’s profile on the global stage. Fostering the creative economy through arts, music, film, and other creative industries will also generate new employment opportunities and substantial economic growth.
Priority Target 8: Strengthening Gender Equality and Protecting the Rights of Women, Children, and Persons with Disabilities
Creating a fair and inclusive society requires the state to play a pivotal role in enhancing gender equality and protecting the rights of women, children, and persons with disabilities. The government must eliminate gender discrimination by advocating for policies and initiatives that safeguard the rights of women and persons with disabilities, including in education, employment, and political participation. Moreover, the government needs to ramp up its efforts to ensure children receive the necessary protection for their development, which includes access to proper nutrition.
Priority Target 9: Strengthening National Defense and Security and Maintaining Conducive International Relations
Prosperity and peaceful living are achievable within a stable and secure nation. A strong nation can fulfill its aspirations and command respect in dignified international relations.
Priority Target 10: Ensuring Environmental Conservation
In our pursuit of development and economic growth, the sustainability and preservation of the environment are paramount to ensure future generations can live healthily and comfortably. Therefore, we will expedite our commitments to sustainable development targets, including achieving the Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions goal. This involves efforts to reduce carbon and water footprints across various products and enhance the sustainable management of land, water, and forests. Additionally, the adoption of bioplastics in daily life will be pursued as soon as possible.
Priority Target 11: Ensuring Availability of Fertilizers, Seeds, and Pesticides Directly to Farmers
Food self-sufficiency hinges on achieving sustainable food production and productivity. The availability and comprehensive access to fertilizers, high-quality seeds, and pesticides significantly influence food production and productivity. Therefore, the government is obligated to ensure the availability and direct access of fertilizers, seeds, and pesticides to farmers. On the other hand, farmers are encouraged to organize institutionally to access more competitive agricultural production resources and secure better prices for their harvests, enhancing their prosperity.
Priority Target 12: Ensuring the Construction of Quality, Affordable, Well-Sanitized Housing for Rural/Urban Communities in Need
Access to decent and affordable housing is a fundamental right for every citizen. Housing development can also strengthen economic growth, reduce poverty, and decrease inequality. The government must ensure the availability of quality, affordable housing with proper sanitation for those in need. The target to guarantee the construction and renovation of 25 houses per village/sub-district per year will achieve two million houses starting in the second year. In urban areas, it’s crucial to ensure the construction of 500,000 landed houses and 500,000 vertical homes (affordable apartments) known as rusunami (owned public apartments) and rusunawa (rental public apartments). Thus, the target for guaranteeing the construction/renovation of housing reaches three million residential units nationwide.
Priority Target 13: Continuing Economic Equity and Strengthening MSMEs Through Business Credit Programs and the Development of the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) and Other Innovative, Characteristic, Independent Cities
A key to quality economic growth is the equitable distribution of economic growth benefits felt by all segments of society. Expanding the economic scale and building institutional frameworks for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), as well as entrepreneurship, are crucial steps in the equitable distribution of economic growth benefits. Enhancing programs like Agricultural Business Credit, Livestock Business Credit, Fisheries Business Credit…
