BPS Chief Invites Lampung Community to Support 2026 Economic Census

The head of the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti, has invited all elements of society in Lampung Province to make the 2026 Economic Census a success, as part of an effort to provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date data to support targeted development policy formulation. Speaking in Bandarlampung on Saturday, she stated that the census represents a collective investment to produce comprehensive, accurate, and current data on the economic map and structure of Lampung. She explained that the data generated from the census will serve as the government’s basis for formulating policies, ensuring that decisions are no longer based on assumptions or estimates. With accurate data, policies will be data-driven, making them more targeted and ensuring the benefits are directly felt by the public. Amalia noted that the support from the Lampung Provincial Government sets a positive example for the community, highlighting that the Governor has been recorded by census officers as a form of commitment and to encourage residents to provide honest information. She acknowledged that the biggest challenge in conducting the census is the refusal from some respondents when approached by officers, but assured that all census personnel have been trained to carry out their duties with a humanistic approach. She told the officers that they are data warriors and the front line for the success of the 2026 Economic Census, urging them to work with dedication, provide the best service to respondents, and be able to explain each question clearly. Amalia stressed that the success of the census depends on collaboration between BPS, local government, census officers, and the community, as neither the agency nor the government can work alone without public participation. She also guaranteed that all information provided by respondents will be kept confidential in accordance with the provisions of the Statistics Law. Meanwhile, Lampung Governor Rahmat Mirzani Djausal stated that the 2026 Economic Census is a strategic agenda, considering that the economic structure has undergone many changes since the last census in 2016. He emphasised that accurate and quality data is needed so that local governments can determine appropriate economic policies, whether in regional planning, affirmation programmes, or other development initiatives.