Economic Census: Minutes for Data Investment to Prevent Misdirected Development

Indonesia is undertaking the 2026 Economic Census (SE2026) to build a robust foundation for national and regional development policies. The census seeks to generate complete, accurate, and current economic data, crucial for informed decision-making.

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Yes, at first I was surprised, Mrs. RT, what do you want at home. Turns out, accompanying the economic census officer.

In Bandung, West Java, census officers are visiting households, including that of Vinnie Nuryasari, a 35-year-old resident. Nuryasari described the process as surprisingly quick, taking only about 10 minutes to answer questions about her income, occupation, and spending on communication services.

Nuryasari expressed her support for the census, highlighting the importance of providing truthful data. She believes accurate information, such as the number of impoverished households, is essential for the government to effectively allocate resources and implement targeted development programs.

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It wasn't long, I was asked and filled in the data, it only took about 10 minutes. That's why sometimes I wonder why some people refuse to be visited by census officers.

The West Java Central Statistics Agency (BPS) is overseeing the census. Officials, including the Deputy Governor of West Java, Erwan Setiawan, have participated, underscoring the government's commitment to the initiative. The census is seen as a vital tool to ensure development efforts are not misdirected.

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Accurate data is needed to create development programs. For example, data on the number of poor people will clearly show how many should receive assistance.