Danantara Has A Strategic Role, Sri Mulyani Reveals The State Budget As An Instrument For Acceleration Of Investment And Public Housing

Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati conveyed that the State Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBN) was designed to act as a driver (catalyst) in the relationship between the government (Dantara) and the private sector, as well as to continue to be strengthened as the main driver of the economy.

Sri Mulyani conveyed that the role of Danantara has become very strategic to accelerate productive investment and strengthen Indonesia's position in the global supply chain.

"Professionalism, competence, and integrity will be a footing for governance that is transparent and accountable from the management of Danantara," he told reporters, Thursday, August 21.

In addition, he said, the government would also accelerate the implementation of various downstream projects worth more than 38 billion US dollars, covering strategic sectors such as minerals, coal, agriculture, fisheries, energy, tin, and the development of battery ecosystems.

In addition to encouraging investment, Sri Mulyani said that the 2026 State Budget was also directed to strengthen the development of public housing, namely by creating 3 million houses for the people.

In the realization of the 3 million home program, it will go through various schemes and budget support such as Housing Financing Liquidity Facilities (FLPP), Self-Help Housing Stimulant Assistance (BSPS) for communities in rural, urban and coastal areas, as well as credit support for contractors in providing decent, unique and affordable housing.

Sri Mulyani conveyed that with this support, the 2026 State Budget is estimated to be able to fund the construction of 770.000 new housing units for the people of Indonesia.

According to him, the State Budget is the main instrument for the presence and role of the state in realizing a strong, independent, and prosperous economy.

In line with this, he said, the 2026 RAPBN was designed as an instrument for the implementation of Asta Cita, especially in the eighth pillar, namely the acceleration of investment and global trade.