Minister Hasan Directs Governors to Support Village Co-ops
Prabowo’s Red and White Village Cooperatives: A Key to Indonesian Empowerment and Economic Advancement
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Coordinating Minister for Food, Zulkifli Hasan, has called for robust collaboration between the central government and provincial administrations to ensure the successful implementation of President Prabowo Subianto’s red and White village Cooperatives program.The initiative, unveiled as a cornerstone of the President’s vision for community empowerment and national progress, aims to foster self-reliance and reduce dependence on external aid.
President Prabowo’s Vision for Village-Level Economic Growth
During a consolidation meeting in Denpasar, Bali, attended by governors and deputy governors, Minister Hasan underscored the pivotal role of local governments in realizing the program’s objectives. he emphasized that the Red and White Village Cooperatives are not merely a policy initiative, but a direct response to the needs and challenges faced by Indonesian citizens, directly championed by President Prabowo.
“The President pioneered the Red and White Village Cooperatives program-it really is his idea,” Hasan stated. “Mr. President has outlined directives to ministers to carry out the program, and its optimal implementation is necessary for Indonesia to advance.”
The program is designed as a multi-faceted community empowerment strategy, focusing on bolstering local economies and improving the livelihoods of people across the archipelago. President Prabowo believes empowering citizens is the most effective path to overcoming socio-economic hurdles. “the President insists on empowering the people because he is well aware of the problems they are facing,” Hasan added, urging governors to fully support the central government’s progress agenda.
Learning from Global Success Stories & Addressing Past Stagnation
Minister Hasan highlighted the importance of learning from the economic successes of nations like China,south Korea,and Singapore.He believes adopting similar strategies – focused on strong local economic foundations and proactive development policies – is crucial for Indonesia to overcome a period of stagnation attributed to a lack of political will.
“the program also signals that Indonesia is returning to and progressing on the right track after a long period of stagnation,” Hasan explained. “We must analyze and adapt the best practices from countries that have successfully navigated similar development challenges.”
The Red and White Village Cooperatives are envisioned as a catalyst for a essential shift in mindset, encouraging Indonesians to embrace self-sufficiency and reduce reliance on external assistance. This aligns with President Prabowo’s broader commitment to building a more resilient and independent national economy.
Key Government Figures Back the Initiative
The consolidation meeting saw strong support from a range of key government ministers, including:
Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian
Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions Minister Yandri Susanto
Cooperative Minister Budi Arie Setiadi
Trade Minister Budi Santoso
Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform Minister Rini Widyantini
Law Minister
Governors and Deputy governors from Central Sulawesi, Maluku, Jambi, East Nusa Tenggara, West Sumatra, North Kalimantan, Papua, North Sumatra, Gorontalo, Aceh, East Kalimantan, and North Maluku also participated, demonstrating widespread commitment to the program’s success.
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