Indonesian Government plans to support economic growth through social programmes

The Indonesian government plans to boost domestic economic growth through priority programmes. This was stated by Bambang Brodjonegoro, Special Adviser to the President for Economic Affairs and National Development. This is reported by ANTARA News .

Brodjonegoro noted that Indonesia achieved an economic growth of 5.03 per cent in 2024. The advisor emphasised that in order to maintain economic growth above 5 per cent, the government must stimulate consumer demand. Two priority programmes are seen as key drivers of growth: the free nutritious meals and the 3 million subsidised housing programmes.

Brodjonegoro explained that these programmes should have a multiplier effect on different sectors of the economy, creating new jobs and increasing incomes. In particular, the low-income housing programme will stimulate not only the construction sector, but also manufacturing and logistics, due to the need for a wide range of building materials.