Cooperatives are one of the economic forces that grow together with\nthe community. Their existence is not only a vehicle for joint\nenterprise, but also plays a role in creating jobs, increasing members\u2019\nincome, and helping communities develop their economic activities.<\/p>\n
This role gives cooperatives an important position in national\neconomic development. By prioritising the principle of kinship,\ncooperatives can become a space for communities to run business\nactivities while obtaining shared benefits.<\/p>\n
Amid economic and technological developments, cooperatives also face\nthe challenge of continuing to adapt. Digitalisation opens opportunities\nfor cooperatives to expand their business reach, whether through digital\nmarketing, the use of digital platforms, or payment systems.<\/p>\n
Strengthening cooperatives is part of efforts to drive economic\ntransformation based on Pancasila values. President Prabowo Subianto\nconsiders cooperatives to have an important role in lifting people out\nof poverty and powerlessness.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is clearly mandated that the Indonesian economy is organised as a\njoint effort based on the principle of kinship. Therefore, cooperatives\nmust be strengthened, cooperatives must rise! Cooperatives are one of\nthe tools to lift our people from poverty and powerlessness,\u201d Prabowo\nstressed some time ago.<\/p>\n
In line with this, the government continues to encourage the\nstrengthening of the cooperative ecosystem through various programmes.\nMinister of Cooperatives Ferry Juliantono conveyed a number of\nachievements by the Ministry of Cooperatives throughout 2025 as part of\nthese efforts.<\/p>\n
\u201cThroughout 2025, the Ministry of Cooperatives recorded a number of\nstrategic achievements as a foundation for strengthening the national\ncooperative ecosystem,\u201d Ferry said during a meeting with Commission VI\nof the Indonesian House of Representatives in Senayan, Jakarta, on\nWednesday (15\/7).<\/p>\n
One focus is improving the quality of cooperative human resources.\nMore than 15,000 assistants for the Koperasi Desa Merah Putih programme,\n143,000 KDKMP administrators, and 206,000 cooperative personnel have\nparticipated in various training programmes to improve professionalism\nand the quality of cooperative governance.<\/p>\n
Cooperatives have also begun to take part in a number of government\npriority programmes. A total of 69 cooperatives have entered the Free\nNutritious Meals ecosystem, either as managers of Nutrition Fulfilment\nService Units or as suppliers of staple raw materials.<\/p>\n
These developments are inseparable from the contributions of many\nparties. From central and regional governments, cooperative\nadministrators and assistants, cooperative movement figures, to\ncommunity leaders, all have a role in encouraging cooperatives to become\nstronger and provide benefits to the community.<\/p>\n
These contributions and dedication are recognised through the\nKoperasi Awards 2026. The event, organised by the Ministry of\nCooperatives, is a form of appreciation for state officials, central and\nregional government officials, cooperative movement figures, and\ncommunity leaders who have played a role in the guidance, development,\nand strengthening of cooperatives.<\/p>\n
There are five award categories to be presented at the Koperasi\nAwards 2026:<\/p>\n
Bakti Koperasi Makarti Guna Swasembada<\/p><\/li>\n
Bakti Koperasi Satya Bhakti Pamong Artha<\/p><\/li>\n
Bakti Koperasi Sri Radhana Swasembada<\/p><\/li>\n
Bakti Koperasi Nayaka Mahambara<\/p><\/li>\n
Bakti Koperasi Pradana Nayaka<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
The Koperasi Awards 2026 will be held on Thursday, 20 August 2026,\nstarting at 19.00 WIB. Those wishing to follow this moment of\nappreciation for figures who have contributed to the advancement of\nIndonesian cooperatives can watch the event via live streaming on\ndetikcom.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/contributions-to-indonesian-cooperatives-recognised-here-are-the-categories-1786935187", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }