JAKARTA - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has prepared a funding package for a number of strategic projects in Indonesia in 2026.
The total value listed in the project or pipeline list reaches 2.7 billion US dollars, or equivalent to Rp. 45.22 trillion assuming a rate of Rp. 16,749 per US dollar.
ADB's Director for Indonesia, Bobur Alimov, explained that the funds would be focused on encouraging policy reforms, including deepening the financial sector, strengthening regional governance, increasing water resilience, accelerating the transition to sustainable energy, and protecting marine ecosystems.
"ADB's portfolio of key projects for Indonesia in 2026 has reached an indicative value of 2.7 billion US dollars which supports policy reforms in the form of deepening the financial sector, as well as policy reforms in regional governance, water resilience, sustainable energy transition and marine protection," he said in a written statement, Thursday, February 26.
In 2025, ADB has allocated a commitment of US$ 2.4 billion to Indonesia in the form of government-guaranteed loans.
This support is aimed at accelerating policy reforms, encouraging smooth trade, increasing productivity through strengthening human resource development including the health and education sectors, and supporting the transition to more sustainable energy.
On the other hand, ADB's private sector financing that is not guaranteed by the government reached 150 million US dollars in the same year.
Since 1966, ADB has partnered with Indonesia in strengthening infrastructure development, the agricultural sector, and human capital quality.
Meanwhile, Indonesia itself is one of the founding members of ADB as well as the sixth largest shareholder in the institution.
Alimov conveyed that ADB was proud to be a trusted partner of Indonesia for almost six decades.
"Our long history in Indonesia reflects a deep understanding of local wisdom and a shared commitment to Indonesia's progress. We maintain close alignment with the government's vision so that we provide not only financing, but also knowledge, policy advice and long-term partnerships to achieve the Vision of Indonesia's Gold 2045," he said.
Over time, the focus of this partnership continued to expand, namely in the 1970s, the main focus was on the agricultural sector; the 1980s focused on the development of transport and energy infrastructure; while the 1990s were marked by support for structural reforms.
ADB has also responded quickly to various crisis periods, including during the Asian Financial Crisis, the Aceh Earthquake and Tsunami disaster, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Currently, ADB continues to strengthen its support for infrastructure and human resource development, in line with the priorities of the Indonesia Vision and the Country Partnership Strategy (2025-2029).
Through this approach, ADB not only offers financing, but also technical expertise, policy support, and sustainable solutions to help Indonesia face increasingly complex development challenges.
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