The National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) has recently unveiled the successful completion of the government’s ambitious work plan (RKP) for the year 2024. This comprehensive plan encompasses a wide range of initiatives, with a particular focus on expediting inclusive and sustainable economic transformation throughout the nation.
In a statement delivered by Minister of National Development Planning and Head of Bappenas, Suharso Monoarfa, it was revealed that the central theme of the work plan for 2024 centers around the imperative of accelerating economic transformation while ensuring inclusivity and sustainability.
This overarching vision is fortified by the unwavering commitment to prioritize and uphold the nation’s seven key development priorities for the upcoming year.
The meticulous preparation of the RKP for 2024 involved an intricate and collaborative process that engaged multiple stakeholders from various levels of government, encompassing both the central administration and regional authorities.
Commencing on the 2nd of May, 2023, this comprehensive national development planning consultation has been a vital platform for fostering meaningful dialogue and forging synergies among ministries, agencies, and local governments.
Minister Suharso underscored the significance of this extensive consultation, stating, “The national development planning consultation encompasses the active participation of all Ministries/Agencies and regional governments.”
This inclusive approach reflects a strong commitment to garnering diverse perspectives and harnessing collective wisdom to shape the future direction of the nation’s development agenda.
Integral to the RKP for 2024 are eight pivotal policies designed to drive progress and achieve key indicators of national development. These encompass a wide array of essential areas, including poverty reduction, the enhancement of education and healthcare services, revitalization of industries, applied research strengthening, bolstering business competitiveness, fostering low-carbon and energy transition, accelerating infrastructural development, nurturing connectivity, advancing the creation of the National Capital (IKN), and ensuring the seamless execution of the highly anticipated 2024 General Elections.
The meticulously crafted RKP for 2024 has also laid out ambitious targets across several critical aspects of national development. These targets serve as guiding beacons, propelling the nation towards a brighter future.
Among the notable goals are stimulating economic growth within the range of 5.3% to 5.7%, combating poverty by reducing the poverty rate to 6.5% to 7.5%, addressing unemployment by aiming for an open unemployment rate of 5% to 5.7%, curtailing greenhouse gas emissions by an impressive 27.27%, enhancing the Human Development Index (HDI) to a range of 73.99 to 74.02, and fostering equitable wealth distribution as reflected in the Gini Ratio of 0.374 to 0.377.
Furthermore, the RKP for 2024 acknowledges the pivotal role of the agricultural sector by highlighting the targeted exchange rates for fishermen and farmers, which are set to rise to 107-110 and 105-108 respectively. These goals reflect the government’s commitment to empowering rural communities and supporting sustainable practices within the agricultural landscape.
In essence, the meticulously crafted RKP for 2024 represents a bold and comprehensive roadmap that charts the course towards inclusive and sustainable economic transformation in Indonesia.
By adopting a holistic and forward-thinking approach, coupled with the firm commitment of all stakeholders involved, the nation is poised to unlock its full potential and usher in an era of shared prosperity for all its citizens.
