Prabowonomics Explained: Prabowo Subianto’s Economic Playbook and 17 Priority Programs

At the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Prabowo is scheduled to present the economic ideas that have long served as his framework for developing the national economy.

Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya said that in the global forum, Prabowo will outline the government’s economic policy direction—popularly referred to as “Prabowonomics.”

The concept has previously been discussed in depth in domestic academic settings.

Syamsul Bahri, a member of the Expert Council of Prabowo-Gibran’s National Campaign Team (TKN), presented a paper titled “Strategies to Achieve Food Self-Sufficiency in the Prabowonomic Concept” at an event held at the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) office on Gatot Soebroto Road, Jakarta, on Friday (Nov. 29).

In his presentation, he described Prabowonomics as a development approach rooted in the Pancasila economic ideology, with each principle used as a foundation for state policymaking.

What Is Prabowonomics?
Prabowonomics is a term used to describe the economic policy direction of President Prabowo Subianto’s administration with Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka.

The concept grew out of the vision promoted during the 2024 presidential election, with the stated aim of improving public welfare as the core of Indonesia’s national economic development.

In practice, Prabowonomics places food and energy sovereignty at the center of policy, while also seeking to strengthen the competitiveness of domestic industry so that Indonesia develops a more self-reliant economic structure and becomes more resilient to global shocks.

Through this approach, the government is targeting economic growth of up to 8%, alongside a gradual, measurable push to eliminate absolute poverty.

Sukamta, a member of the House of Representatives’ Budget Agency (Banggar), called the growth target ambitious.

Still, he said it reflects the government’s long-term vision to build a stronger, more sustainable national economic foundation capable of withstanding future challenges.

What Programs Are Included in Prabowonomics?
On multiple occasions, President Prabowo has reiterated his commitment to deliver campaign promises packaged into 17 priority programs and eight flagship initiatives.

Citing Katadata and information compiled from several sources, including Antara and the Finance Ministry, the following is the list of programs associated with Prabowonomics:

17 Priority Programs under Prabowo

1. Food, Energy, and Water Self-Sufficiency
Prabowo has stressed the importance of food production independence, with a target to expand cultivated land by up to 4 million hectares by 2029.

In addition, air and water resource governance will be strengthened to ensure water availability during dry seasons and reduce flood risks during the rainy season.

In energy, the government has pledged to position Indonesia as a major supplier of green energy by developing biodiesel, bio-aviation fuel, and other renewable energy sources.

2. Improving the State Revenue System
The Prabowo-Gibran administration aims to strengthen the state revenue system in line with Article 23A of the 1945 Constitution, so it can sustain long-term development financing.

3. Political, Legal, and Bureaucratic Reform
Political reform will focus on combating vote-buying practices and widening equal access to political participation.

In the legal sector, the government has pledged to uphold justice and legal certainty.

Bureaucratic reform will be pursued through digitalization and the implementation of a national one-data system.

4. Preventing and Combating Corruption
Corruption is considered a major obstacle to development, prompting plans to strengthen state asset recovery and intensify anti-graft efforts across sectors.

5. Poverty Eradication
The Prabowo-Gibran administration aims to eliminate extreme poverty within its first two years, while lowering the broader poverty rate to below 6% by the end of the term.

6. Preventing and Combating Narcotics
Anti-drug efforts will be pursued comprehensively, including expanded education and awareness starting at the family level.

7. Universal Health Services
The government plans to strengthen the BPJS Health program by improving access to medicines and healthcare facilities so services can reach all segments of society.

8. Strengthening Education, Science, and Technology
Research and innovation spending is planned to increase to 2% of GDP, alongside investment in education, technology, and digitalization.

9. Strengthening National Defense and Security
Policy will prioritize improving national security and maintaining stable international cooperation.

10. Gender Equality and Protection for Vulnerable Groups
The government plans to expand access to education, jobs, and political participation for women, children, and persons with disabilities.

11. Environmental Protection
The net-zero emissions target will be accelerated through reduced carbon emissions and the use of environmentally friendly technologies such as bioplastics.

12. Ensuring Fertilizer and Seeds for Farmers
The government will guarantee supplies of fertilizer, seeds, and pesticides to support food self-sufficiency targets.

13. Affordable Housing and Sanitation
The government plans to build or renovate 40 homes per village each year, with a total target of 3 million homes during the administration’s term.

14. Economic Equity and MSME Strengthening
The administration aims to expand credit access for agriculture, fisheries, and millennial startups, while continuing development of the future capital city (IKN).

15. Downstreaming and Industrialization Based on Natural Resources and Maritime Strengths
Downstreaming of resources such as nickel will continue to create jobs and support sustainable economic growth.

16. Interfaith Harmony and Freedom of Worship
The government has committed to maintaining religious tolerance and improving support for the maintenance of houses of worship.

17. Preserving Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy
The government plans to strengthen the arts, culture, and creative economy sectors, including financing support through a cultural endowment fund.

8 Flagship Programs under Prabowonomics

1. Food Security
The government is targeting food self-sufficiency—especially rice and corn—to keep prices stable while improving the welfare of farmers and fishers.

Planned steps include opening new rice fields, ensuring targeted distribution of subsidized fertilizer, providing high-quality seeds, using modern farm equipment, and expanding access to low-interest financing.

2. Energy Security
The policy includes increasing oil and gas production, stabilizing energy prices, and accelerating the transition to clean energy.

Energy subsidies will be redesigned to be fairer and better targeted, while the development of renewable power plants—such as solar, hydropower, and geothermal—will be intensified to position Indonesia as a leader in green energy.

3. Free Nutritious Meals Program (MBG)
The MBG program targets students, pregnant women, and toddlers across all provinces, with a stated target of 82.9 million beneficiaries.

Beyond addressing malnutrition, the initiative is expected to strengthen local economies and create new jobs.

4. Quality Education
The government has allocated Rp757.8 trillion in the draft 2026 state budget (RAPBN) for education, described as the largest education allocation in Indonesia’s history.

The focus includes improving teacher competency, strengthening vocational education, and aligning curricula with labor market needs.

5. Fair and Equal Healthcare for All
Healthcare spending is geared toward expanding National Health Insurance (JKN) coverage, improving home-based health facilities, reducing stunting, providing nutrition support for pregnant women and toddlers, and controlling infectious diseases such as tuberculosis.

The Free Health Check program (CKG) has also been introduced to improve the quality of public services.

6. Strengthening the People’s Economy through Koperasi Merah Putih (KMDP)
The government plans to establish 80,000 KMDPs to ease rural access to staple goods, fertilizer, and financial services.

Low-cost financing will be provided through state-owned banks under Himbara so village cooperatives can access low-interest credit, while also encouraging local economic activity, creating jobs, and strengthening food security.

7. Total Defense to Safeguard National Sovereignty
The government has committed to modernizing major defense equipment (alutsista), strengthening reserve forces, supporting the domestic defense industry, and improving soldiers’ welfare.

8. Accelerating Investment and Strengthening Global Trade
Through the Danantara investment body, the government aims to bolster productive investment and improve Indonesia’s position in global supply chains.

The three million public housing program is also being accelerated through various financing schemes, including liquidity facilities, self-help housing assistance, and VAT subsidies for commercial housing.

A total of 770,000 homes are targeted to receive state budget (APBN) support in 2026.

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