Davos 2026 Tests Danantara as Indonesia Seeks Global Capital

JAKARTA, Investortrust.id — The 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum takes place on Sunday, Jan 19, 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, becoming the first major test for Danantara as President Prabowo Subianto leads Indonesia’s push for global investment. The forum is expected to shape Indonesia’s ability to convert policy narratives into concrete capital commitments and long-term partnerships.

The meeting gathered around 60 heads of state and government alongside hundreds of global executives and international organizations under the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue.” Prabowo was scheduled to attend in person, marking Indonesia’s highest-level engagement at Davos under the new administration.

Indonesia entered Davos with a clear mandate to secure investment partners to accelerate economic growth. It marked the first appearance of Danantara at the 56-year-old forum, positioning the new body as a central investment catalyst.

Danantara was inaugurated on Monday, Feb 24, 2025 and consolidated state-owned enterprise assets to act as a national investment engine. While its direct share of total investment was estimated at only 1 to 2 percent, its role was designed to crowd in larger private and foreign capital.

The government framed Davos as a strategic venue to enhance competitiveness, accelerate innovation, and expand global collaboration. Many countries had historically leveraged the forum to strengthen investor confidence and national branding.

Indonesia’s delegation aligned the government, Danantara, and the private sector represented by Kadin Indonesia to respond to global economic shifts. The effort aimed to reinforce Indonesia’s image as a stable and reform-oriented investment destination.

Officials sought to translate policy direction into co-investments and long-term partnerships. The approach focused on converting dialogue into bankable projects across priority sectors.

The coordinated participation was led by the Ministry of Investment, Danantara, and Kadin to attract capital and technology. The initiative underscored Davos as a proving ground for Indonesia’s new investment architecture.

The government targeted a higher investment contribution to gross domestic product, which stood at around 28 to 29 percent. Over the next four years, policymakers expected the ratio to gradually rise toward 35 to above 40 percent, drawing lessons from China’s long-term experience.

Prabowo was joined by several economic ministers, including Investment Minister and Danantara CEO Rosan Roeslani. Business leaders attending included Kadin Chairman Anindya Bakrie and Vice Chairman for Foreign Affairs James Riady.

Several major world leaders were absent, including US President Donald Trump, China’s Xi Jinping, Russia’s Vladimir Putin, and India’s Narendra Modi. Confirmed attendees included IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

WEF discussions centered on six strategic issues relevant to all participating countries. These included competitiveness and innovation, strategic collaboration, global risk solutions, technology adoption, industrial policy, and human capital development.

Indonesia sought collaboration with high-innovation economies to raise productivity and living standards. The forum also provided a platform to form alliances on geopolitics, energy, and digital transformation.

Global risks such as geopolitical tensions, disinformation, cyber threats, and climate change featured prominently. WEF reports emphasized that unmanaged risks could deepen social and labor market inequalities.

Technology adoption, particularly artificial intelligence, emerged as a core agenda. WEF stressed responsible governance, data protection, and workforce reskilling to ensure inclusive growth.

Industrial policy discussions highlighted the need for adaptive and collaborative regulation. Leaders focused on value-added manufacturing, clean energy, sustainable food systems, and the digital economy.

Human capital and inclusion formed the sixth pillar of debate. Investment in education, health, and skills was framed as essential to prevent technological disruption from widening inequality.

Indonesia used WEF 2026 to project itself as a key player in global supply chains for resource-based and strategic industries. The delegation promoted opportunities in food security, renewable energy, and downstream processing.

Four priorities guided Indonesia’s outreach in Davos. These included attracting investment, embedding Indonesia into global supply chains, expanding international partnerships, and increasing domestic value added through industrial downstreaming.

Danantara was introduced as the state’s strategic investment platform to anchor global partnerships. The government emphasized job creation and inclusive growth as central outcomes of the investment drive.