Strengthening Lido SEZ Institutions to Accelerate Investment and Regional Growth

Jakarta – Special Economic Zones (KEK) continue to be strengthened as strategic instruments for driving investment, creating jobs, and accelerating national and regional economic growth. Amid various ongoing global challenges, the Government is committed to maintaining economic growth momentum by reinforcing area governance and improving service quality for business actors.

"Congratulations on the new role and mandate as Head of the Monitoring and Control Division at KEK Lido. In the current global situation full of uncertainty, all our assignments must be directed towards ensuring Indonesia’s economy continues to grow inclusively and sustainably," said Secretary of the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, Susiwijono Moegiarso, at the Inauguration Ceremony for Ministry of Finance Civil Servants assigned as KEK Lido Administrators in Jakarta, Monday (9/06).

On the same occasion, Susiwijono highlighted various challenges currently facing the national economy, ranging from high global uncertainty and rupiah exchange rate dynamics to financial market fluctuations. These conditions are a shared concern, particularly for the ranks of the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs and the Secretariat General of the National KEK Council, which play a vital role in supporting the achievement of various national economic indicators.

Susiwijono further emphasised that KEKs have a strategic role in encouraging investment, opening up employment, increasing state revenue, and supporting regional economic growth. Therefore, all KEK management ranks are expected to continue strengthening performance and accelerating area development so that the economic benefits generated can be more optimal.

KEK Lido, which officially began operations in 2022, is currently continuing the area development process to increase its contribution to investment and job creation. As a KEK focused on the tourism sector, the area’s development is expected to have a positive impact on the regional economy while strengthening national investment attractiveness.

"The task of our colleagues at KEK is very important to continue driving area performance, particularly in attracting investment, opening up employment, and increasing contributions to both national GDP and the Gross Regional Domestic Product (PDRB) in respective regions," concluded Susiwijono.