Indonesia to Launch $900 Billion Sovereign Wealth Fund

Deal News | Feb 13, 2025 | Zawya

Indonesia to Launch $900 Billion Sovereign Wealth Fund

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto is set to unveil a groundbreaking sovereign wealth fund, Danantara, on February 24, with over $900 billion in assets under management. The fund will aim to fuel the country's economic growth by investing in sustainable, high-impact projects across diverse sectors, including renewable energy and food production. This initiative aligns with the government's ambition to attain an 8% economic growth rate by 2029. Modeled on Singapore's Temasek, Danantara will consolidate government holdings in state enterprises such as prominent banks. The government has also managed to save over $20 billion through efficiency measures to support substantial projects involving critical minerals.

Sectors

  • Finance & Investment Management
  • Renewable Energy
  • Metals & Mining

Geography

  • Indonesia – The country of focus, where the sovereign wealth fund will be established and conduct its investments.
  • Singapore – The fund Danantara is modeled after Temasek, Singapore's sovereign wealth fund.

Industry

  • Finance & Investment Management – The article discusses the creation and objectives of a sovereign wealth fund, which involves the management and investment of public assets.
  • Renewable Energy – The fund aims to invest in sustainable projects, including those in the renewable energy sector.
  • Metals & Mining – The fund will finance projects concerning critical minerals such as nickel, bauxite, and copper.

Financials

  • $900 billion – Assets under management by the new sovereign wealth fund, Danantara.
  • $20 billion – Savings achieved by the Indonesian government through efficiency measures, intended for financing multi-billion dollar projects.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
Prabowo SubiantoAnnouncerPeoplePresident of Indonesia, announced the launch of the sovereign wealth fund Danantara.
DanantaraSovereign Wealth FundCompaniesA new sovereign wealth fund set to manage over $900 billion in assets, modeled after Temasek.
Bank MandiriState-Owned BankCompaniesOne of the state companies whose holdings will be transferred to Danantara.
Bank Rakyat IndonesiaState-Owned BankCompaniesAnother state company whose holdings will be transferred to Danantara.
Bank Negara IndonesiaState-Owned BankCompaniesA third state company involved in the transfer of holdings to Danantara.
Indonesian GovernmentInitiatorGovernmentThe entity behind the launch of the new sovereign wealth fund.
TemasekModelCompaniesSingapore's investment arm, after which Danantara is modeled.