Government outlines three steps to accelerate cooperative development

“When cooperatives are strong, villages are also strong.”

Pamekasan (ANTARA) - Cooperatives Minister Ferry Juliantono said the government is preparing three steps to accelerate cooperatives so that these institutions can become economic centres and improve public welfare.

“First, rebuilding the image of cooperatives so that they appeal more to the younger generation through a modern, innovative face that is relevant to the times,” the minister said while delivering remarks at a gathering with religious leaders and cooperative activists at the Grand Pavilion of the Pamekasan Regency Government, East Java, on Tuesday.

Second, he said, the government is beginning to strengthen cooperative governance in terms of institutional management, business and enterprise development, so that cooperatives can compete and deliver greater economic benefits to their members.

Third, the use of digital space for the various types of activities and enterprises that cooperative managers wish to run, he said.

“And moving quickly in the digital field is important as part of the transformation of services and business development,” he said.

The minister also explained that as of 21 July 2026, as many as 18,285 Red and White Village/Neighbourhood Cooperative (KDKMP) units had been completed, with a target of 30,000 units by August 2026.

“We have also prepared 30,000 KDKMP managers so that their management is professional,” he added.

The minister also invited all parties to play an active role in supporting President Prabowo Subianto’s priority programme, as its aim is to improve the economy and public welfare.

All people’s economic services will be integrated into the KDKMP, such as the distribution of 3-kilogram LPG, subsidised fertiliser, rice, cooking oil, non-cash food assistance (BPNT), and the People’s Business Credit (KUR).

“When cooperatives are strong, villages are also strong. When the village economy grows, traders gain access to wider markets, micro, small and medium enterprises develop, and public welfare will clearly improve,” the minister said.