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Indonesia Targets 10% Growth Amid Welfare Program Expansion

2/10/2026

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Indonesia aims for 10% economic growth by 2029, above President Prabowo Subianto's 8% target.
Hashim Djojohadikusumo, Indonesia's climate envoy, spoke at a forum about social housing and boarding schools.
Hashim Djojohadikusumo said President Prabowo faced bureaucratic resistance after taking office 15 months ago.
Since then, Prabowo has launched welfare programs including free meals and check-ups.
The programs serve 100,000 children in 166 schools, aiming for 500 schools and 500,000 children.

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Indonesia aims for 10% economic growth by 2029, above President Prabowo Subianto's 8% target.
Hashim Djojohadikusumo, Indonesia's climate envoy, spoke at a forum about social housing and boarding schools.
Hashim Djojohadikusumo said President Prabowo faced bureaucratic resistance after taking office 15 months ago.
Since then, Prabowo has launched welfare programs including free meals and check-ups.
The programs serve 100,000 children in 166 schools, aiming for 500 schools and 500,000 children.