MPR RI Holds Second Symposium on Regional Bonds in Pekanbaru

Regional development requires sustainable financing support so that various strategic programmes can continue to run. Against this need, municipal bonds are considered one of the instruments with the potential to support development financing while opening space for public participation through public investment.

Through municipal bonds, regional governments have an alternative source of financing beyond the regional budget (APBD) to support infrastructure development, improve public services and grow the economic sector. At the same time, the public has the opportunity to participate in development through investment instruments managed in accordance with prevailing regulations.

After gathering aspirations from several regions in its earlier series of dialogues, including in Palembang, the People’s Consultative Assembly of the Republic of Indonesia (MPR RI) is continuing a similar agenda in Pekanbaru, Riau. The national dialogue, titled “Municipal Bonds as an Alternative Regional Financing Instrument and Public Investment Instrument”, will be held on Monday, 20 July 2026 at 1pm WIB at the Pangeran Hotel, Pekanbaru.

At the forum, speakers from the legislature, government, state-owned enterprises (BUMN), the private sector and academia will discuss municipal bonds from various perspectives, covering policy aspects, development financing, implementation opportunities in Indonesia, and their potential as a public investment instrument. The dialogue is expected to enrich public understanding of regional financing innovation while promoting sustainable development.

The MPR RI National Dialogue will be broadcast live on detikcom on Monday, 20 July 2026 at 1pm WIB.