Indonesia Completes Construction of Over 15,000 Village Cooperatives

Indonesia has finalized the construction of 15,845 Village Red and White Cooperatives (KDMP), equipping them with necessary facilities including buildings, warehouses, and operational gear. These cooperatives are poised for a program launch scheduled for August 2026, marking a significant step in the government's economic development strategy.

Minister of Cooperatives Ferry Juliantono announced that approximately 83,000 KDMPs have already secured legal entity status, with the 15,845 fully constructed cooperatives representing a substantial portion of the planned rollout. Another 19,539 KDMPs are currently under construction, part of a larger government initiative to establish around 35,000 cooperatives.

Training and education for the KDMP managers are nearing completion, with a target date of early August 2026. This ensures that managers will be ready to be assigned to cooperatives that have finished their physical development and supporting infrastructure. Minister Ferry requested President Prabowo Subianto to officially inaugurate the KDMP operations in August.

The government's objective is to have 40,000 Village Red and White Cooperatives operational by the end of 2026. This program is viewed as a key strategy for strengthening village economies through the development of cooperative institutions, aiming to foster local economic growth and self-sufficiency.

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Then, those with 100 percent physical buildings, warehouses, and their complete equipment number 15,845.