Indonesia and ADB Strengthen Strategic Partnership to Support 2025–2029 Development Priorities

The Minister for National Development Planning/Head of Bappenas, Rachmat Pambudy, welcomed representatives from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to reinforce the longstanding partnership between the two parties. 

Indonesia, one of ADB’s founding members and currently its sixth-largest shareholder, is working closely with the bank to align the 2025-2029 Country Partnership Strategy with the 2025–2029 National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN). Discussions focused on fostering inclusive, green, and resilient growth. As ADB evolves into a Climate Bank for the Asia-Pacific region, it has pledged support for Indonesia’s efforts in food and water security, social protection, and accelerating the energy transition.

Minister Rachmat expressed his appreciation for ADB’s visit and highlighted that the partnership has been strong since 1966. “Indonesia is not only a member of ADB, but also fully committed to enhancing this strategic collaboration. Although the global landscape is shifting, the core challenges remain such as food, energy, water, and infrastructure issues, which are also all compounded by the climate crisis. This is why our partnership must grow stronger, so we can tackle global challenges together,” he stated.

Bappenas has completed the formulation of the 2025–2045 Long-Term Development Plan (RPJPN) and the 2025–2029 RPJMN, which reflect the Golden Indonesia Vision and Asta Cita national development goals. Targets include achieving 8 percent economic growth and eliminating extreme poverty. To meet these ambitions, cross-sector collaboration and innovative financing are essential. “Relying solely on the state budget will not suffice. That is why we are encouraging private sector involvement and greater participation from development partners, particularly through creative financing models,” the Minister emphasized.

Indonesia and ADB will deepen cooperation across several key areas, including inclusive and green economic growth, energy transition, human capital development, sustainable infrastructure, and transformation of the national health system. This partnership plays a vital role in addressing the country’s development challenges, from ending extreme poverty to achieving a sustainable energy shift. With ADB’s continued support, Indonesia aims to implement its 2025–2029 development agenda more effectively and build a solid foundation for realizing the Golden Indonesia Vision by 2045.