Bank Indonesia (BI) Bali Province and the Kerthi Bali Sadhana Investment Center (PIKBS) of the Bali Provincial Government have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening investment by diversifying beyond the tourism sector. This initiative was emphasized during the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) titled “Strengthening Investment for Bali’s Economic Growth Acceleration” held on October 22, 2025. Head of BI Bali Representative Office, Erwin Soeriadimadja, explained that while investment contributes an average of 30% to Bali’s economy, its heavy reliance on the tourism sector makes the region vulnerable to external shocks. Therefore, BI and PIKBS aim to expand investment by mapping potential commodities such as seaweed, shrimp, salt, and coffee to support downstream industrialization.

Deputy Head of BI Bali Representative Office, Butet Linda H. Panjaitan, expressed optimism toward Bali’s growing investment climate, citing increasing investment credit and positive business sentiment. Bali’s relatively low Incremental Capital Output Ratio (ICOR) compared to the national average, along with the development of supporting infrastructure such as Special Economic Zones (SEZ), further enhances the island’s competitiveness. Rahardjo Siswohartono, Director of Business Licensing Services for Non-Industrial Sectors at the Ministry of Investment, highlighted the high potential in fisheries—particularly shrimp and salt—while stressing the need for clean and clear investment practices that respect environmental and cultural sustainability. The synergy between central and local governments through PIKBS and the strengthened Regional Investor Relation Unit (RIRU) is expected to prepare and promote ready-to-offer investment projects.

Source: https://kabarnusa.com/investasi-non-pariwisata-jadi-fokus-utama-penguatan-ekonomi-bali/