Excerpted from “National Transformation Strategy: Towards Golden Indonesia 2045,” pages 175-205, 4th softcover edition by Prabowo Subianto
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. Initiatives include developing food estate programs for rice, corn, cassava, soybeans, and sugarcane. A minimum of 4 million hectares of additional crop harvest area is targeted by 2029. In the realm of energy, Indonesia aims 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. Water sufficiency will be ensured through proper water management.
Priority Target 2: Refining the National Revenue System
The government is committed to enhancing the national revenue agency’s capabilities and reforming tax policy and systems 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.
Priority Target 3: Eradicating Poverty
Eradicating poverty is 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
Preventing and combating drug abuse must begin with raising awareness within families and sealing off opportunities for drug smuggling.
Priority Target 5: Ensuring Universal Healthcare Access
Enhancing the Health Insurance Program (BPJS Kesehatan) and ensuring medication availability are key priorities for the government to improve the Human Development Index.
Priority Target 6: Enhancing Education, Science and Technology, and Digitalization
Improving education, science and technology, and digitalization are essential for national progress. Allocation of 1.5-2.0% of the GDP to research and innovation over the next five years is aimed at fostering national autonomy.
Priority Target 7: Preserving Cultural Arts, Boosting the Creative Economy, and Enhancing Sports Achievements
Establishing cultural endowment funds and programs focused on boosting the creative economy and enhancing sports achievements will elevate Indonesia’s profile on the global stage.
Priority Target 8: Strengthening Gender Equality and Protecting the Rights of Women, Children, and Persons with Disabilities
The government must play a pivotal role in enhancing gender equality and protecting the rights of women, children, and persons with disabilities to create a fair and inclusive society.
Priority Target 9: Strengthening National Defense and Security and Maintaining Conducive International Relations
A strong nation can fulfill its aspirations and command respect in dignified international relations.
Priority Target 10: Ensuring Environmental Conservation
Sustainability and preservation of the environment are paramount to ensure future generations can live healthily and comfortably.
Priority Target 11: Ensuring Availability of Fertilizers, Seeds, and Pesticides Directly to Farmers
The availability and comprehensive access to agricultural resources significantly influence food production and productivity.
Priority Target 12: Ensuring the Construction of Quality, Affordable, Well-Sanitized Housing
Access to decent and affordable housing is a fundamental right for every citizen.
Priority Target 13: Continuing Economic Equity and Strengthening MSMEs
Expanding the economic scale and building institutional frameworks for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are crucial steps in the equitable distribution of economic growth benefits.
Overall, these 17 key performance targets and priority programs are essential for Indonesia to achieve its vision of becoming a developed and prosperous nation by 2045.
