Koster-Giri Showcase Achievements After One Year Leading Bali
The Bali Provincial Government claims significant achievements in the first year of leadership by Governor Wayan Koster and Deputy Governor I Nyoman Giri Prasta. Economic growth has exceeded the national average, while the poverty rate is said to be the lowest in Indonesia.
Based on data from BPS Bali as of 5 February 2026, Bali’s economy grew by 5.82 per cent, up from the previous 5.48 per cent. This figure is higher than the national average of 5.11 per cent.
“Poverty fell by 3.42 per cent and is sensationally the lowest. Unemployment also dropped by 1.45 per cent, the Gini ratio improved to 0.333, the Human Development Index rose to 79.37 per cent and entered the national top five,” said Wayan Koster on Wednesday (25/3/2026).
Life expectancy in Bali reached 75.46 years. Stunting prevalence stood at 7.2 per cent, the lowest nationally and the only province below 10 per cent. Meanwhile, per capita income increased to Rp 72.66 million, though still below the national average.
The Bali Provincial Government issued 10 strategic regional regulations, ranging from coastal protection and land use conversion control to rights for persons with disabilities. Additionally, there were 6 strategic governor’s regulations such as the one family one graduate programme and spiritual leader social security, 5 governor’s instructions, and 7 strategic circular letters including plastic waste control.
Economic transformation focused on agriculture, maritime, industry, MSMEs, creative economy, and tourism sectors. Foreign tourist arrivals reached 2.46 million people, while foreign tourist levies (PWA) amounted to Rp 369 billion per year, up from the previous Rp 318 billion.
The Provincial Government also accelerated organic systems in agriculture and downstreaming of fishery products. Bali arrack products are beginning to penetrate international markets and are available at Ngurah Rai International Airport duty-free shops.
Development acceleration was also pursued in infrastructure. The Singaraja-Mengwitani shortcut project is targeted for completion in 2027, including the Jimbaran underpass, Nusa Ceningan-Lembongan Bridge, and Unda reservoir. The Trans Metro Dewata bus service has also been reactivated.
“Total infrastructure budget reaches hundreds of billions from the APBN and APBD,” he explained.
In the environment and energy sector, the Provincial Government targets the complete closure of the Suwung landfill on 1 August 2026. Construction of a waste-to-electricity processing facility (PSEL) with a capacity of 1,200 tonnes per day is also being prepared, including rooftop solar power plant development up to 250 megawatts.
Increased use of electric vehicles places Bali in second position nationally. Additionally, the Turyapada Tower in Buleleng is targeted for completion in 2026 and operation in 2027.
“Turyapada Tower as a new technology and economic hub in North Bali. In security, the Sipandu Beradat system is strengthened by involving pecalang and synergy between TNI-Polri,” he added.
The Bali Provincial Government also supports presidential priority programmes, such as the three million houses programme, free nutritious meals which have reached 63 per cent of beneficiaries, and the construction of people’s schools in Tabanan and Karangasem Regencies.
“Bali has received various awards such as 12 consecutive Unqualified Opinions (WTP), SAKIP BB score of 79.9, Bureaucracy Reform A- at 92.05, Innovative Government Award 2025, Child-Friendly Province 2025, and national and international awards,” Koster added.
“Over this year, the Bali Provincial Government is committed to realising culture-based, sustainable, and globally competitive development. Strategic programmes are also accelerated to ensure equitable and sustainable welfare for Balinese society,” Koster concluded.