Building A Better Lifestyle The Future

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JAKARTA - Indonesia is a country with growing rapidly. With a large population and a dynamic market, opportunities to build a better future are increasingly wide open.

The two main factors that play a role in achieving quality life are investment and lifestyle.

Indonesia is moving towards a brighter future with an investment strategy that focuses on people's welfare. The government continues to attract private investment that can create economic opportunities and employment opportunities.

Meanwhile, the public sector remains a priority to improve health, clean water and sanitation services. This step is not only oriented towards economic growth but also to improving the quality of life of the community as a whole.

The poverty rate in Indonesia reached its lowest point in history, which is 8.57% in September 2024. The definition of the poverty line in Indonesia refers to basic nutritional needs of 2,100 calories per person per day, with a minimum expenditure of IDR 595,242 per capita per month.

With an ambitious target to eliminate extreme poverty by 2024, the government has succeeded in reducing extreme poverty to 0.83% by March 2024 from 1.12% in the previous year.

According to Ricardo Hausmann, founder and director of Harvard's Growth Lab, poverty is a consequence of low productivity. Therefore, the most effective solution is to create a more inclusive economy and provide high-quality jobs.

Hausmann emphasized that economic growth and poverty alleviation are two things that cannot be separated. The increase in GDP per capita reflects more job opportunities and higher productivity levels.

"I think growth and poverty alleviation are the same two sides of the currency. In the sense that higher GDP per capita implies more work per capita," said Hausmann, when met at the Shangrila Hotel, Jl. Karet Tengsin, Central Jakarta on Tuesday, February 18.

"If you want to thrive, you need more work and have a job to be more productive."

Paul Polman, a business leader and campaigner, highlighted the importance of courage in making decisions with long-term views. One of the initiatives that reflects this is the Free Nutrious Meal (MBG) program initiated by President Prabowo Subianto.

This program aims to overcome the challenges of malnutrition among the poor and has a sustainable impact on future generations.

On the other hand, the private sector also has an important role in creating sustainable economic growth. Arsjad Rasjid, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Indonesian Business Council, emphasized that the business world can participate in ensuring prosperity for all Indonesian people. With the cooperation between the public and private sectors, Indonesia can achieve growth that is not only high but also inclusive.

Further discussions were discussed through the Indonesia Economic Summit (IES) 2025 event, an international economic forum to accelerate Indonesia's economic development and growth. The IES 2025 was held on February 18-19 2025 at the Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta.

There are 100 national and international speakers who have confirmed their presence at IES 2025. The speakers came from Indonesia, China, US, Netherlands, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Australia, South Korea, France, India, Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam and the UK.

In addition, more than 1,000 business leaders will participate in IES 2025. Participants of 2025 come from various countries with 48 different nationalities. IES 2025 was also attended by VIP figures such as CEOs and leaders of leading Indonesian and foreign companies, as well as representatives of foreign countries and international organizations.