JAKARTA - The transformation of the blue economy is one of Indonesia's strategic agendas in responding to global challenges. With the second longest coastline in the world and extraordinary biological wealth, Indonesia is in an important position to lead the direction of sustainable maritime development.
In line with this, PT Indonesia Infrastructure Finance (IIF) also supports the government's agenda in transforming the blue economy. As a catalyst for sustainable infrastructure development in Indonesia, IIF continues to play an active role in encouraging infrastructure projects that have social and environmental impacts and provide economic benefits for the community.
Present as one of the speakers at the Workshop Consolidation of Blue Economy and Blue Funding (Blue Finance) in the 2025 2029 Provincial RPJMD held by the Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas) on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, Head of Advisory IIF, Irman Boyle IIF explained that IIF has a number of portfolios on blue economy projects, including direct involvement in the construction of the Orchid Port in Gorontalo through the Government Cooperation with Business Entity (KPBU) scheme.
Through its financing and technical support, IIF plays a role in encouraging the development of sustainable maritime infrastructure, strengthening marine logistics connectivity, and increasing the economic growth of coastal communities without ignoring aspects of environmental protection. This initiative reflects IIF's commitment to expanding its contribution to the blue economy while ensuring the application of ESG principles to the national maritime sector.
In the project, IIF acts as one of the lenders. The success of this project is concrete evidence of the KPBU implementation in the blue economy sector that can be replicated by other regions. In addition, Irman also said that IIF was involved in consulting services for a blue economy project, such as the development of Ferry Terminal in Batam which connects Batam City with Singapore.
This activity utilizes and optimizes marine resources through increased maritime connectivity which results in economic impacts for coastal communities and supports sustainable marine sector growth.
"Local governments have the opportunity to develop infrastructure in the blue economy sector using a KPBU scheme that allows private investors to enter, so that in the end they can help overcome regional budget constraints and accelerate development," added Irman.
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On the same occasion, Yahya Rachmana Hidayat as Executive Director of the Indonesia Climate Change Trust Fund encouraged local governments to be able to find alternative access/potential innovative and sustainable financing in the infrastructure sector such as through IIF.
Collaboration between the government and the private sector is the key to ensuring Indonesia's maritime potential can be utilized optimally while preserving marine ecosystems for future generations.
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