Regional Secretary Dewa Indra: "Bali Remains Open to Investment that Prioritises Society, Environment, and Local Culture"
Badung – The seventh annual Bali Jagaditha event has recorded significant achievements in strengthening investment, tourism, and the empowerment of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Bali. Organised by Bank Indonesia in collaboration with the Provincial Government of Bali, the event resulted in various business agreements worth trillions of rupiah and strengthened cross-sector collaboration to drive inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
These developments were highlighted during the closing ceremony of Bali Jagadability VII, held at the Atrium Mall Bali Galeria, Kuta, Badung Regency, on Sunday (07/06/2026). The Regional Secretary of Bali Province, I Dewa Made Indra, representing the Governor of Bali, expressed his appreciation for the consistent implementation of the programme, which has expanded significantly since its inception.
Dewa Indra stated that collaboration between stakeholders is a vital factor in accelerating high-quality and sustainable economic growth in Bali. He noted that Bank Indonesia continues to play a strategic role in orchestrating activities that stimulate the regional economy. He emphasised that the Provincial Government of Bali remains open to incoming investment, provided it considers the interests of the community, the preservation of culture, and environmental sustainability.
Meanwhile, the Assistant Governor of Bank Indonesia, Rudi Brando, remarked that Bali serves as a national model for balancing economic growth with price stability. He revealed that Bali’s economic growth in the first quarter of 2026 reached approximately 5.6 per cent, with inflation remaining controlled at 2.99 per cent. Using the ‘Eat Pray Love’ metaphor, he described ‘Eat’ as representing a healthy economic turnover, ‘Pray’ as the balance between economy and social welfare, and ‘Love’ as the strong synergy between Bank Indonesia, local governments, and international partners.
The Head of the Bank Indonesia Representative Office in Bali, Achris Sarwani, reported that Bali Jagaditha VII is a strategic programme integrating investment, tourism, and MSMEs into a single regional economic ecosystem. Under the theme ‘Bhumi Parahita’, the event aligns with national priorities for green economic development and cultural strengthening.
In the tourism sector, the Bali and Beyond Travel Fair (BBTF) 2026 attracted 407 buyers from 44 countries and 208 sellers from various regions in Indonesia, generating potential business deals worth Rp6.9 trillion. Through the Bali Investment Forum 2026, the event brought together 21 project owners from the Bali and Nusa Tenggara regions with 35 potential international investors. Additionally, the MSME sector recorded an export potential of Rp23.03 billion, with direct transactions reaching Rp1.9 billion during the three-day event.
Achris added that the scale of Bali Jagaditha will continue to expand to include strategic sectors such as renewable energy, infrastructure, and waste management. The closing ceremony also featured the presentation of a MURI (Indonesian World Records Museum) certificate, the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) between investors and local MSMEs, and the signing of cooperation agreements between Bank Indonesia and the Provincial Government regarding regional financial development. The presence of ambassadors from Pakistan, Bahrain, Oman, and Armenia underscored the high level of international interest in Bali’s sustainable economic opportunities.