Attending the Launch of the 2026 Economic Census, Munafri: Becomes the Basis for Development Direction
Makassar Mayor Munafri Arifuddin attended the launch of the 2026 Economic Census held by Statistics Indonesia (BPS) at the South Sulawesi Governor’s Office Hall on Tuesday (10/6/2026). The event marked the commencement of the nationwide 2026 Economic Census implementation series, aimed at collecting comprehensive data on Indonesia’s economic conditions and activities. The launch was attended by BPS Head Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti, South Sulawesi Governor Andi Sudirman Sulaiman, Head of BPS South Sulawesi Aryanto, and regents and mayors across South Sulawesi.
On this occasion, Mayor Munafri Arifuddin stressed that the 2026 Economic Census plays a strategic role as the primary foundation for formulating targeted development policies. He stated that the census is crucial for mapping the real conditions of various aspects of development in Makassar City, including the community’s economy. According to him, accurate, complete, and up-to-date economic data is essential amidst increasingly complex economic dynamics, including the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the creative economy, and the digital economy.
The data generated will form the basis for crafting more effective and measurable policies suited to the needs of the community and business actors. Munafri explained that the census results will provide a comprehensive overview of the regional economic structure, business developments, potential leading sectors, and challenges faced by economic actors across various sectors. He noted that Makassar, as the centre of economic growth in Eastern Indonesia, requires valid and accurate data to support evidence-based development planning. With robust data, the government can identify sectors with significant potential for development while determining appropriate intervention measures for sectors still needing support.
“The Economic Census is not merely a data collection activity, but a national strategic mission to ensure that every policy born is truly based on real conditions and needs on the ground,” he stated. Munafri added that the census data would also serve as an important reference in promoting a healthy and competitive investment climate. He affirmed that active public participation would determine the quality of the data produced, ensuring its broad benefits in supporting inclusive and sustainable economic development.
Earlier, in her address, BPS Head Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti noted that South Sulawesi is the first province to launch the 2026 Economic Census at the regional level. She described this step as an important momentum to commence the census preparations, which will be carried out nationally to obtain complete data on Indonesia’s economic conditions. She explained that the 2026 Economic Census is the government’s largest economic data collection activity to produce accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date data on various business activities in Indonesia. This data will serve as the basis for formulating economic development policies, boosting investment, strengthening MSMEs, and developing new, continuously growing economic sectors. Amalia emphasised that the success of the census requires full support from all parties, including governors, regents, mayors, regional apparatus, business actors, and the community. To support the smooth implementation of the census, BPS is promoting a national campaign called TIR, an acronym for three main calls to action: Accept the census officer, Fill in data correctly, and Your data’s confidentiality is maintained.