The Indonesian government has expanded its 2026 downstreaming program to include agriculture, maritime affairs, and fisheries, aiming to boost national investment by 20.35%—from Rp6,910 trillion to Rp7,450 trillion. As part of this initiative, the Ministry of Manpower is positioning downstreaming as the primary engine for formal job creation in 2026, with a focus on improving job quality. Minister Yassierli emphasized ongoing efforts to enhance welfare and strengthen the employment ecosystem, noting that several downstreaming projects are already underway this year. Despite these ambitions, Indonesia continues to face challenges in labor productivity. According to the Asian Productivity Organization (APO), productivity growth has remained below 4% annually since 2012, excluding pandemic-related disruptions. Historical highs were recorded in 1995 (10.31%) and 2021 (9.86%), while significant declines occurred in 1978 (-4.99%) and 2020 (-2.58%). Over the past decade (2013–2022), average annual productivity growth was just 2.6%, underscoring the need for structural reforms to support the government's employment and investment goals.Source: https://indonesiabusinesspost.com/5015/markets-and-finance/government-prepares-2026-downstreaming-sectors-to-boost-investment-create-job (ICE GIACARTA)

Fonte notizia: Indonesia Business Post, 18 August 2025