The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming (BKPM) reported an investment realization of IDR 1,261 trillion from January to September 2024, with the downstream sector contributing IDR 272.91 trillion or 21.6% of the total. This investment created 650,172 jobs nationwide, emphasizing the significance of key sectors in strengthening Indonesia's economic resilience. By focusing on downstreaming, job creation, and export-oriented growth, the government aims to achieve an 8% economic growth target by 2029. This strategy was the central discussion of the Executive Forum titled "Exploring Key Sectors for Sustainable Investment in Indonesia," held at The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta on November 18, 2024. The forum highlighted the role of key sectors in accelerating investment and sustaining economic growth through expert insights.

Key speakers included BKPM Deputy for Investment Implementation Control Edy Junaedi, Kadin Indonesia’s Vice Chair Bobby Gafur Umar, and Reforminer Institute’s Executive Director Komaidi Notonegoro. Junaedi emphasized the importance of export-driven investments to achieve the growth target, while Umar highlighted the impact of global economic challenges, inflationary pressures, and energy transition policies. Notonegoro discussed advancing clean energy-based industrial zones and ensuring regulatory certainty to attract sustainable investments. The forum provided actionable insights to address economic challenges, reinforcing the government's commitment to fostering sustainable investment and achieving its long-term growth objectives.

Source: https://mediaindonesia.com/ekonomi/718810/menggali-sektor-kunci-investasi-berkelanjutan-di-indonesia