Minister of Cooperatives, Ferry Juliantono, recently announced a significant development for the Koperasi Desa Merah Putih (KDMP) program: the substantial funds allocated for its physical infrastructure will not encumber KDMP’s financial statements. This strategic move ensures the cooperatives can focus on their core mission without the burden of initial capital expenditure. The ambitious project is being financed by state-owned banks through a corporate credit scheme, with the crucial assurance that the repayment responsibilities will be fully borne by the Ministry of Finance.
Elaborating on the mechanism, Minister Juliantono detailed that the funding for KDMP’s physical development stems from a specific credit agreement forged between PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara and several state-owned Himbara banks. To formalize this innovative financial arrangement, the government is currently drafting special regulations designed to empower the Ministry of Finance to directly manage and pay these corporate credit installments. “Indeed, the funding source for KDMP’s physical infrastructure is a corporate credit facility between Agrinas Pangan and Himbara banks. A refined Ministerial Regulation from the Ministry of Finance will subsequently be issued to precisely govern the government’s repayment scheme for this credit,” Ferry affirmed during a session at the House of Representatives building on Tuesday, November 18.
Underpinning this extensive development, state-owned banks are committing a substantial ceiling of Rp 3 billion for each individual Koperasi Desa Merah Putih unit. This generous allocation is intended to cover both crucial investment capital and essential working capital, ensuring that each cooperative has the necessary resources for sustainable growth. Minister Juliantono anticipates that these funds will become actively utilized once the KDMP units achieve full operational status, projected for March–April 2026, marking a significant milestone in their establishment.
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- Kemenkop dan PU Tugaskan Agrinas Garap Bangunan Fisik Koperasi Desa Merah Putih
- Agrinas Anggarkan Biaya Infrastruktur Kopdes Merah Putih Rp 1,65 M per Unit
- Purbaya Sahkan Revisi Aturan Penyaluran Pinjaman Kopdes Merah Putih Pekan Depan
In parallel with the physical infrastructure development, the government is meticulously investing in human capital, preparing a robust workforce crucial for the effective management of KDMP. To date, this comprehensive training initiative has successfully equipped 7,867 business assistants, 1,105 KDMP project management officers, and an impressive 42,145 KDMP managers. This proactive approach ensures that “as soon as the KDMP’s physical infrastructure is completed, the human resources will be fully prepared and capable of conducting business as usual,” Minister Juliantono emphasized, highlighting the integrated strategy for success.
Adding a crucial parliamentary perspective, Deputy Chairman of Commission VI of the House of Representatives, Nurdin Halid, unequivocally reiterated that KDMP would not bear any financial burden for the government-spearheaded physical development. He lauded this approach, foreseeing it as a catalyst for KDMP to emerge as a dominant economic force at the village level, fostering unprecedented local prosperity. However, Nurdin proposed a distinct alternative for credit repayment, suggesting it should not rely on the State Budget (APBN). Instead, he advocated for a sustainable repayment model sourced directly from KDMP’s business profits once the cooperatives are fully operational. “For instance, 20% to 30% of the profits generated from fertilizer distribution or government reserve procurement could be allocated for credit repayment,” Nurdin elucidated. “This innovative scheme can circumvent the use of APBN funds and significantly bolster KDMP’s self-reliance and long-term independence.”
Providing granular details on the infrastructure, PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara has earmarked a substantial Rp 1.65 billion for the construction of each individual KDMP building. This comprehensive budget encompasses seven essential facilities and four vital logistics vehicles, ensuring each cooperative is well-equipped for its operations. Joao Angelo De Sousa Mota, President Director of Agrinas, further elaborated that every KDMP structure will span an area of 20 x 30 meters, adhering to a standardized construction cost of Rp 2.93 million per square meter. “The design and construction costs we have meticulously planned are uniformly applicable across all KDMP units and are demonstrably rational and well-justified,” Joao confirmed during a productive working meeting with Commission VI of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, November 18.
Summary
Minister of Cooperatives, Ferry Juliantono, announced that substantial funds for Koperasi Desa Merah Putih (KDMP) physical infrastructure will not burden the cooperatives’ financial statements. This ambitious project is financed by state-owned banks through a corporate credit scheme between PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara and Himbara banks, with the Ministry of Finance fully bearing the repayment responsibilities via a special regulation. Each KDMP unit is allocated up to Rp 3 billion for investment and working capital, with full operational status anticipated by March–April 2026.
Alongside infrastructure development, the government is extensively training thousands of KDMP managers and assistants to ensure operational readiness. Deputy Chairman Nurdin Halid reiterated KDMP’s freedom from financial burden for this development, although he proposed repaying the credit from 20-30% of KDMP’s business profits instead of the State Budget to foster self-reliance. PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara has budgeted Rp 1.65 billion for each standardized KDMP building, which includes seven facilities and four logistics vehicles.
