Chairman of Indonesia’s Chamber of Commerce Urges Businesses to Unite to Tackle Domestic Challenges

JAKARTA, investortrust.id - A leading voice of Indonesia’s business community calls on entrepreneurs to join forces, highlighting the importance of stability and shared efforts to confront economic challenges at home. This unity is seen as vital in maintaining momentum and safeguarding growth in an increasingly uncertain global environment.

In the second paragraph, the Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), Anindya Bakrie, explained that Kadin is prepared to collaborate with the Indonesian Government, specifically President Prabowo Subianto’s administration, to tackle poverty and pursue a targeted 8% economic growth rate. Anindya, along with several other business figures, met President Prabowo at the State Palace in Jakarta on Friday, Mar 7, 2025, to discuss current economic conditions.

Speaking to reporters at the Presidential Palace complex, Anindya affirmed that the business sector stood ready to support government initiatives designed to combat poverty. He emphasized that, while the government’s programs signaled clear economic objectives, it was crucial for both public institutions and private enterprises to work hand-in-hand to realize those ambitions.

“Besides aiming for 8% growth, we also need stronger collaboration between the government and Kadin,” Anindya stated. “We’re currently facing global uncertainty, so domestically, we have to remain unified. Kadin, which also comprises regional businesses, can help ensure that unity.”

Anindya noted that President Prabowo had urged Indonesian entrepreneurs to remain steadfast and resilient despite external factors that could influence the domestic economy. Reflecting on past crises in 1998 and 2008, Anindya said mutual support between the government and the private sector had played a significant role in sparking recovery.

He underscored the potential of Daya Anagata Nusantara (Danantara), Indonesia’s newly formed sovereign wealth fund (SWF), to channel investment and improve overall efficiency. Anindya believed that, with the right collaboration, Danantara could help direct capital towards strategic sectors while maintaining transparency and sound governance.

“We’re hopeful Danantara can centralize investment and foster efficiency,” he said. “We at Kadin stand ready to collaborate.”