Indonesia is ramping up investment in digital infrastructure as part of a broader strategy to reinforce its digital economy and sustain its positive growth momentum. The government has announced a new stimulus package for the coming year, targeting high-impact sectors and long-term initiatives aligned with the Golden Indonesia 2045 vision. A key priority is accelerating digital transformation through advanced technologies, including planned biometric procurements such as an upgrade of the Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS). Rising adoption of artificial intelligence has also attracted global technology leaders, highlighted by Amazon Web Services hosting a major summit in Jakarta to explore generative AI, leadership, and regional digital innovation opportunities.
Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) remains central to this agenda, supported by Indonesia’s national digital ID (IKD), which has already reached at least 17 million users. Experts emphasize the importance of interoperability, security, and partnerships while developing a model tailored to Indonesia’s scale and diversity. The country’s readiness to host the upcoming Global DPI Summit further signals its ambition to shape global digital governance. Lessons from emerging economies such as India, Brazil, Nigeria, and South Africa demonstrate how strong, locally driven DPI can expand access to services, enhance resilience, and reduce reliance on foreign digital platforms.
