BKPM sets Rp17 trillion investment target via Makassar Desk
The desk covers 14 provinces in Sulawesi, Maluku and Papua to clear permits, land and cross-agency bottlenecks.
The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM is targeting oversight of Rp17 trillion in investment realization in eastern Indonesia through the Makassar Investment Desk in South Sulawesi. The facility will serve as a coordination hub for 14 provinces in Sulawesi, Maluku and Papua to prepare investment opportunities and resolve project bottlenecks. Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Deputy Head of BKPM Todotua Pasaribu said the most common obstacles involve permits, land readiness, environment, supporting infrastructure and coordination across authorities. Makassar was chosen because of its role as an economic and logistics hub in the eastern region. BKPM has also assigned two staff members to work permanently in Makassar. Nationally, the target for the five regional desks is Rp100 triliun.