Village development is a primary focus for President Prabowo\nSubianto, who detailed the strategy during his state address. The\ngovernment\u2019s policy direction centres on three main aspects:\nstrengthening the village economy, building basic infrastructure, and\nexpanding access to public services. The administration views villages\nas the foundation of national economic resilience, citing the ability of\nthe people\u2019s economy to withstand pressures during past crises.<\/p>\n
To improve efficiency, the government is accelerating village\nconnectivity. President Prabowo stated that children should no longer\nrisk their lives crossing rivers to get to school. In the first eight\nmonths of 2026, the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) built 2,500\nvillage bridges, while the National Police constructed an additional\n874. The government is targeting the completion of more than 5,000\nvillage bridges by the end of the year.<\/p>\n
Access to clean water is another critical component. The President\nnoted that many villagers still walk kilometres to fetch water. To\naddress this, 3,000 village water points have been established so far in\n2026.<\/p>\n
On the economic front, the government is expanding the \u2018Merah Putih\u2019\nVillage Cooperative programme. President Prabowo reported that 10,000\ncooperatives are currently operating. These cooperatives are designed to\nact as offtakers for local produce, equipped with their own\ntransportation to prevent harvests from rotting due to lack of market\naccess. The ultimate target is to have 30,000 cooperatives operating\noptimally by the end of 2026, ensuring that farmers and fishermen can\nsell their goods efficiently without suffering losses.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/village-economy-accelerated-prabowo-builds-bridges-and-cooperatives-1786697565", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }