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        "id": 1933110,
        "msgid": "govt-commits-to-supporting-130-000-existing-cooperatives-across-nation-1787302216",
        "date": "2026-08-21 14:57:55",
        "title": "Govt commits to supporting 130,000 existing cooperatives across nation",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "Cooperatives Minister Ferry Juliantono has reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting Indonesia's 130,000 existing cooperatives through capacity-building initiatives, not just new units under the KDMP programme. He stressed that enhancing professionalism, service quality, and adaptability is essential for cooperatives to boost their contribution to the national economy. The minister also urged cooperatives to build partnerships with state-owned and private enterprises to create an integrated business ecosystem supporting inclusive and sustainable growth.",
        "content": "<p>\u201cThe Ministry of Cooperatives is responsible for assisting existing\ncooperatives,\u201d Cooperatives Minister Ferry Juliantono remarked during\nthe 2026 Koperasi Awards in Jakarta on Thursday night (August 20).<\/p>\n<p>He noted that government support focuses on capacity-building\ninitiatives to help cooperatives improve management and competitiveness,\nenabling them to grow into trusted business entities.<\/p>\n<p>Juliantono said this approach reflects equal commitment to existing\ncooperatives, dismissing views that the government focuses solely on new\nunits under the KDMP program.<\/p>\n<p>The minister emphasized that all cooperatives must tap into community\neconomic potential to catalyze equitable development across the\ncountry.<\/p>\n<p>Enhancing professionalism, service quality, and adaptability remains\nkey for Indonesian cooperatives to boost their national economic\ncontributions, he added.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe want cooperatives to remain close to communities as instruments\nto consolidate local potential,\u201d Juliantono said.<\/p>\n<p>He added that President Prabowo Subianto initiated the KDMP program\nto help achieve that objective.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the minister called on cooperatives nationwide to\nsupport strategic national programs by strengthening institutional\nframeworks and operator capacity.<\/p>\n<p>He also urged cooperatives to build partnerships with state-owned and\nprivate enterprises to create an integrated business ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>Realizing inclusive and sustainable growth requires professional,\nself-reliant, and innovative cooperatives, he noted.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Muzani highlights education and cooperatives for the\npeople<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia\u2019s village cooperatives may join carbon\nmarket: minister<\/p>\n<p>Translator: M. Harianto, Tegar Nurfitra<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/govt-commits-to-supporting-130-000-existing-cooperatives-across-nation-1787302216",
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