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        "id": 1816441,
        "msgid": "coordinating-minister-ahy-ensures-infrastructure-development-delivers-economic-growth-to-regions-1782118650",
        "date": "2026-06-22 15:20:11",
        "title": "Coordinating Minister AHY Ensures Infrastructure Development Delivers Economic Growth to Regions",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono has stressed that infrastructure projects must deliver tangible economic benefits directly to communities, not merely serve as physical symbols of development. He outlined a paradigm shift towards reducing living costs, improving public services, and creating jobs. The minister emphasised that success will be measured by real-world impact on daily life, including lower logistics costs and enhanced regional connectivity.",
        "content": "<p>Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development\nAgus Harimurti Yudhoyono has affirmed that economic growth generated by\ngovernment infrastructure development must be felt directly by the\npublic. \u201cWe want to ensure that the economic growth resulting from\ninfrastructure development also flows to the regions and is felt\ndirectly by the community. Ultimately, the goal of development is to\nimprove people\u2019s welfare and deliver equitable development across\nIndonesia,\u201d AHY stated in Jakarta on Monday. He stressed that\ninfrastructure development must have a direct impact on society and not\nbe solely oriented towards physical construction. The current\ninfrastructure development paradigm must be increasingly directed\ntowards reducing people\u2019s living costs, improving the quality of public\nservices, creating jobs, and encouraging more equitable economic growth.\n\u201cInfrastructure must not merely become a symbol of development. The most\nimportant thing is how its impact is felt directly by the community,\nwhether it can strengthen food, energy, and water security, improve\nquality of life, and create economic opportunities,\u201d AHY said. He\nexplained that infrastructure development is not only about answering\ntoday\u2019s needs but also about preparing for the future. Therefore, every\nproject must be well-designed, implemented effectively, and provide\nsustainable benefits for future generations. As the coordinating\nministry overseeing five technical ministries and various related\nagencies, the Coordinating Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional\nDevelopment has a mandate to ensure national development aligns with\ngovernment targets and priorities. AHY noted that current infrastructure\ndevelopment must support various national priority agendas, ranging from\nfood security, energy security, and clean water provision to improving\nhuman resource quality and equitable development between regions. He\nalso emphasised the importance of strengthening basic infrastructure\nthat touches people\u2019s daily needs, such as housing, irrigation networks,\naccess to clean water, sanitation, and connectivity that accelerates\nmobility and economic activity. According to him, the success of\ninfrastructure development is not only measured by the number of\nprojects built but also by the benefits felt by the community in their\ndaily lives. \u201cWe want to ensure that infrastructure development truly\ndelivers real benefits, reduces logistics costs, increases productivity,\nopens access to basic services, and expands economic opportunities for\nthe community,\u201d he said. AHY added that strengthening monitoring,\nevaluation, and cross-ministerial coordination functions is a crucial\nfactor in ensuring every development programme runs effectively, is on\ntarget, and yields optimal results. He added that strong synergy between\nthe central government, regional governments, the House of\nRepresentatives, and all stakeholders is key to accelerating inclusive\nand sustainable national development.<\/p>",
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