“The initiative, launched by President Prabowo Subianto in March 2025, targets the establishment of tens of thousands of cooperatives across villages and sub-districts to strengthen grassroots economic activity and improve welfare.”
“Government data shows the program has already surpassed its initial target. A total of 83,762 cooperatives have been established nationwide, with 83,395 legally registered, according to the official Red and White Cooperative Management Information System. The figures reflect different stages of development. Around 83,000 cooperatives have been established and most are already legally registered, meaning they exist as formal entities. However, only about 34,000 have so far built physical facilities such as outlets or warehouses, with roughly 2,500 fully completed and ready to operate.”
” ‘Some 34,000 physical facilities — including warehouses, retail outlets, and supporting infrastructure — have been built across Indonesia, with around 2,500 already fully completed,’ [Cooperatives Minister] Ferry said in Surabaya.”
“The government is targeting the completion of 10,000 cooperative facilities by August–September 2026.”
“Once operational, the cooperatives are expected to serve multiple functions — from grocery outlets and distributors of subsidized goods to microfinance providers, logistics hubs, warehouses, pharmacies, and even village clinics.”