President Prabowo Subianto has announced the creation of a specialized task force designed to drive economic growth by accelerating the implementation of government policies. The novel body, officially titled the “Government Program Acceleration for Supporting Advancement of Economic Growth Task Force,” was established under Presidential Decision No. 4 of 2026.
Strategic Leadership and Structure
The task force is led by Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto, who will be assisted by State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi serving as the second head.
Supporting the leadership is a team of deputy heads, including Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani and National Development Planning Minister Rachmat Pambudy.
Mandate and Operational Scope
Reporting directly to the president, the agency is tasked with coordinating the acceleration of various government initiatives. This includes the management of economic packages, stimulus measures, and primary programs at the ministry or agency level intended to boost growth.
Beyond coordination, the body is responsible for establishing collaborative strategic measures and monitoring budget implementation. It’s also mandated to identify and resolve implementation issues promptly to ensure policy effectiveness.
Governance and Collaboration
To maintain momentum, the task force is required to hold coordinating meetings at least once every two months. Minister Hartarto is further required to provide the president with regular updates on the agency’s progress.
The Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs will serve as the task force’s secretariat. In carrying out its duties, the agency is mandated to collaborate with stakeholders, local governments, and other related agencies.
Looking ahead, this centralized approach could lead to faster deployment of economic stimulus, though the success of the initiative may depend on the level of cooperation among the 27 member agencies. A possible next step could involve the rollout of specific integrated strategic measures to address immediate economic hurdles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the head of the new economic growth task force?
The task force is headed by Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto.
What are the primary responsibilities of the task force?
The body is responsible for coordinating the acceleration of government policies, including economic packages and stimulus, determining collaborative strategic measures to boost the economy, and monitoring and evaluating budget implementation.
How often is the task force required to meet?
The task force must convene a coordinating meeting at least once every two months.
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