Ministry of Cooperatives: KDKMP Managers Must Understand Village Potential and Needs
Jakarta (ANTARA) — The Ministry of Cooperatives (Kemenkop) has asked managers of the Red and White Village/Neighbourhood Cooperatives (KDKMP) to understand village potential and community needs as the basis for drafting cooperative business strategies that can benefit residents.
Speaking at the opening of KDKMP manager training at Education Unit (Satdik) 2 Kodiklatal in Makassar, South Sulawesi, on Friday, Destry Anna Sari, Deputy for Talent Development and Cooperative Competitiveness at the ministry, said the success of KDKMP is determined not only by the size of its capital, but also by managers’ ability to read regional potential, devise strategies, and make sound decisions.
“Networking is valuable, because you will be a single fighter at the KDKMP where you are posted. Get to know what the cooperative needs,” Destry said in a statement from the ministry in Jakarta on Friday.
She asked every manager to communicate actively with village heads and residents to understand local conditions and the needs that can be addressed through the cooperative’s business.
According to Destry, a cooperative is essentially a community-based company, so the business model it runs must stem from the needs of the community.
She added that managers must not only understand cooperative business concepts, but also be able to apply them so that they deliver real benefits to village communities.
The training in Makassar involves 189 prospective KDKMP managers and forms part of 451 training classes held simultaneously across various regions with the same curriculum.
At the event, Dwi Purnomo, founder of The Local Enablers and a training facilitator, emphasised the importance of leadership and networking skills for cooperative managers.
According to Dwi, KDKMP managers need to build collaboration with fellow cooperative administrators, residents, and various parties outside the village to strengthen the cooperative’s business ecosystem.
He also reminded participants that cooperatives must produce goods and services that residents genuinely need.
“Managers must think about delivering solutions for the community, not just about producing goods. No matter how good a product is, if it does not provide a solution, it will not create value,” Dwi said.
He said the presence of KDKMP across Indonesia brings hope for improving the welfare of village communities, so every manager is expected to manage their cooperative professionally and with a focus on residents’ needs.
A total of 29,830 prospective KDKMP managers are currently undergoing managerial training and competency certification in preparation for placement at cooperatives across various regions.
The training runs from 17 to 29 July 2026, with the closing ceremony on 31 July 2026. It is being conducted at 15 training commands, 61 education units, and 451 classes throughout Indonesia.
The training curriculum comprises 90 lesson hours, consisting of 12 modules, 42 subject areas, and 10 competency units, focusing on cooperative management and financial management.
All participants will also sit the KDKMP manager competency certification, which has been accredited by the National Professional Certification Agency (BNSP).