The acceleration of the manufacturing and agricultural sectors is fundamentally essential to ensuring Indonesia’s long-term economic resilience and sustainable growth. Chief Economist of Bank Mandiri, Andry Asmoro, emphasized that these two sectors must achieve higher growth rates to effectively support the national food security program and bolster the domestic economy. Current data reveals that while manufacturing and agriculture have grown, their performance still trails behind other sectors, necessitating strategic interventions to unlock their full potential. By optimizing these industries, Indonesia could potentially see its economic growth surpass the 5.5 percent threshold while simultaneously fostering a more robust formal labor market.

Furthermore, revitalizing these sectors is a strategic move to enhance the country’s foreign exchange reserves through high-value export commodities such as cocoa, coffee, and spices. Beyond trade benefits, focused development in manufacturing and agriculture serves as a vital tool to address regional economic disparities, particularly in commodity-rich areas like Sumatra and Kalimantan. Business stakeholders should anticipate a positive economic momentum in 2026, driven by increased government spending and the seasonal surge in domestic consumption. Achieving a more balanced distribution of growth across the archipelago remains a priority to ensure that the national economic trajectory remains stable and inclusive for all regions.
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https://ekonomi.republika.co.id/berita/tb0ylg8030000/ekonom-manufaktur-dan-pertanian-kunci-ekonomi-ri-tumbuh-resilien