Acclamation: Ade Jona Leads Hipmi, Urges Young Entrepreneurs to Develop Regional Economic Potential

Ade Jona Prasetyo has been elected by acclamation as the General Chairman of the Central Executive Board of the Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association (Hipmi) for the 2026-2029 period during the XVIII National Conference (Munas) in Lampung. Following his election, Jona asserted that the selection process has concluded and it is time for all Hipmi cadres to unite in facing increasingly complex economic challenges. “This is a shared victory. Because in Hipmi, we are all friends, we are all siblings,” Jona remarked. Amidst global economic uncertainty influenced by geopolitical and geo-economic factors, Jona urged young entrepreneurs to remain optimistic and to be able to spot opportunities amidst the challenges. He stated that Hipmi must strengthen its role as an organisation that fosters the emergence of new entrepreneurs while also serving as a driver of national economic growth. “The contest is over. With the spirit of competing to stand together, I invite all Hipmi cadres to jointly advance Hipmi from the centre to the regions,” Jona said. Jona believes that entrepreneurs who can survive in difficult situations have an even greater chance of thriving. Therefore, he called on Hipmi members to continuously improve their business quality and ability to adapt to market changes. “I urge all of us not to be afraid of facing the future. Every challenge always brings opportunity. When the market shifts, we must adapt. When competition increases, we must improve quality,” he stated. Jona said his leadership will focus on strengthening Hipmi’s role in the regions by encouraging the development of local economic potential unique to each area. According to him, every region possesses different leading sectors, ranging from agriculture, plantations, and fisheries to tourism and the creative industry. This potential needs to be developed to create added value and drive regional economic growth. He added that strengthening regional economies is one of the keys to achieving equitable development and improving community welfare. He also considers that Hipmi can contribute to supporting the national economic growth targets set by the government. “When a region progresses, the province will be strong. When a province is strong, Indonesia will become more advanced and competitive. Thus, we, as Hipmi cadres, participate in realising the 8 per cent economic target,” Jona concluded.