ADB Commits $2.55 Billion in Funding for Indonesia in 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has committed a total of $2.55 billion, equivalent to Rp42.96 trillion (exchange rate of Rp16,848 per dollar), for various development programs in Indonesia throughout 2025.
ADB’s Director for Indonesia, Bobur Alimov, stated in Jakarta on Wednesday that $2.4 billion (Rp40.43 trillion) would be disbursed in the form of government-guaranteed loans.
He explained that the funding would be used to support policy reforms, enhance trade activities, promote productivity through human resource development programs, including in the health and education sectors, and accelerate the transition to sustainable energy.
“We maintain close alignment with the government’s vision, so it’s more than just financing; we also provide knowledge transfer, policy advice, and long-term partnerships to achieve the Indonesia Gold 2045 Vision,” said Bobur.
He added that the ADB is also committing $150 million (Rp2.53 trillion) in non-government-guaranteed funding for the development of the private sector.
This year, he revealed that the ADB’s current pipeline of funding for Indonesia has reached an indicative value of $2.7 billion (Rp45.49 trillion).
This funding is intended to accelerate the deepening of the financial sector and policy reforms related to regional governance, water resilience, sustainable energy transition, and protection of marine ecosystems.
Bobur conveyed that they will continue to be committed to supporting the Indonesian Government in achieving national development targets and continuing the partnership that has been built since 1966 in the infrastructure, agriculture, and human resource development sectors.
He said that Indonesia is one of the founding members of the ADB and the sixth-largest shareholder in the multilateral development bank.
The partnership has continued to evolve over time, starting with a focus on agricultural sector development in the 1970s, transportation and energy infrastructure development in the 1980s, and structural reforms in the 1990s.
Currently, the ADB is focused on infrastructure development and improving the competitiveness of human resources in Indonesia, in line with the Asta Cita priorities and the ADB’s Country Partnership Strategy for Indonesia 2025–2029.
To realize this commitment, Bobur said that they are not only offering financial assistance but also practical expertise, policy support, and long-term solutions to help Indonesia face increasingly complex challenges.
“Our long history in Indonesia reflects a deep understanding of local wisdom and a shared commitment to Indonesia’s progress,” he added.