JAKARTA — Deputy for Basic Infrastructure Coordination Rachmat Kaimuddin emphasized the importance of strengthening natural resource downstreaming and multi-stakeholder collaboration to promote sustainable investment in Indonesia. He made the statement during the Road to Indonesia International Sustainability Forum (ISF) 2026 event on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Jakarta.

In his presentation, Deputy Rachmat said Indonesia has a key advantage in its abundant natural resources, which must be managed optimally to create greater added value for the national economy while also contributing to global needs.

“Indonesia has various resources, such as coal, natural gas, and strategic commodities. We understand that some of these resources need to be exported and shared with the world,” Deputy Rachmat said.

He noted that Indonesia currently produces around 50 percent of the world’s nickel, but its contribution to the global downstream industry remains relatively limited.

“We produce around 50 percent of the world’s nickel, but our contribution to global car production is only about 2 percent. This means that some of that nickel needs to be further processed into batteries or other products,” he explained.

Deputy Rachmat emphasized that investment policy should be oriented toward increasing added value and strengthening domestic production capacity.

“We want to ensure that every investment increases impact. That impact is reflected in added value, higher exports, and reduced environmental impact,” he said.

On the occasion, Deputy Rachmat also highlighted the importance of strengthening the Indonesia International Sustainability Forum (ISF) as a sustainable multi-stakeholder platform. ISF is seen as a strategic forum that brings together the government, the business sector, and civil society organizations to advance the sustainability agenda.

Going forward, ISF needs to be strengthened into a permanent platform that goes beyond discussion forums and is able to drive concrete action through more structured working mechanisms, including the establishment of working groups that consistently monitor progress and the implementation of commitments.

“At the end of the day, the government and business actors in Indonesia are rational. We want to ensure that every resource and every investment delivers real impact,” he said.

He further underscored the importance of aligning global market demand with the direction of domestic production, including in the development of green products.

“If the world needs green vehicles, we can produce them. If green aluminum is needed, we can do that too. However, we need to understand market needs so that investment is properly targeted,” he said.

Deputy Rachmat also highlighted the importance of industrialization as a strategic step to increase the added value of Indonesia’s natural resources. Domestic processing of commodities, he said, can improve efficiency while delivering greater economic benefits.

“If we export raw materials, much of what is being shipped is not the commodity itself, but water and other materials that have no added value. By processing them domestically, logistics costs can be reduced and jobs can be created,” he explained.

He also stressed the importance of the energy transition, including transport electrification, as a strategic step to reduce dependence on energy imports.

“We still import around half of our oil needs. The shift to transport electrification is therefore a logical step,” he added.

Concluding his presentation, Deputy Rachmat emphasized that consistency in development policy must be based on a rational approach grounded in Indonesia’s potential and national needs.

“Consistency must start from logic—what we have, what we need, and how to maximize both,” he concluded.

The Road to ISF 2026 event is part of the series leading up to the Indonesia International Sustainability Forum 2026, which aims to strengthen global collaboration in promoting green investment and sustainable development in Indonesia.

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