The Danantara Indonesia Investment Management Agency, also known as Danantara, has unveiled a three-pillar strategy following its appointment by the government to oversee the single-door export management of strategic natural resources. This mandate will be executed through its subsidiary, PT Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia (DSI), effective June 1, 2026.
Dony Oskaria, Chief Operating Officer of Danantara Indonesia, emphasized that the top priority is establishing a foundation of transparency and accountability from the outset of the transition period.
“We have made it very clear that at PT Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia, our first order of business is ensuring that the company operates with sound governance, transparency, and accountability,” Dony stated during a press conference in Jakarta on Sunday, May 31.
The government has designated DSI as the state-owned entity responsible for managing export transactions for key national commodities. During the initial rollout, the scope will focus on three major resources: coal, crude palm oil (CPO), and ferroalloys.
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As part of its second pillar, Danantara is focusing on strengthening its organizational structure. This involves recruiting specialized human resources tailored to the specific needs of commodity business management and trade oversight. Dony noted that the selection process for the core DSI team is already underway, with additional appointments expected to be announced in the near future.
The third pillar of the strategy focuses on infrastructure, specifically the development of robust technology systems to facilitate and monitor export transactions. Dony highlighted that a digital-first approach is essential for achieving the integration and accountability required to manage Indonesia’s natural resources effectively.
“We are currently developing a sophisticated technology system. We view this as a significant trust placed upon us to manage Indonesia’s natural resources to their fullest potential,” he added.
A Strategic Transition Period
DSI will execute its mandate in two phases. The first phase, designated as the transition period, runs from June 1 through December 31, 2026. During this time, DSI will act as an evaluator and intermediary between domestic sellers and international buyers. Exporters will continue their current transaction processes while the government fine-tunes the governance framework before full implementation.
Dony expressed confidence that the seven-month transition window provides sufficient time to ensure a measured implementation that avoids disrupting ongoing business activities. “The Coordinating Minister has been very clear that the government is taking a prudent approach to this program, providing a transition period of roughly seven months,” he explained.
Throughout this period, Danantara plans to maintain an open dialogue with business stakeholders to discuss technical execution, including the determination of price benchmarks and trade mechanisms. “We certainly hope that the presence of Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia will provide tangible benefits for business owners,” Dony said.
Full implementation is slated for January 2027. At that stage, DSI will transition to a model where it purchases commodities directly from domestic exporters before selling them to the international market. Dony concluded that transparency remains the ultimate benchmark for success, noting that sound governance is the key to preventing the potential challenges that often accompany such significant systemic changes.
Summary
The Danantara Indonesia Investment Management Agency has launched a three-pillar strategy to oversee the export management of coal, crude palm oil, and ferroalloys through its subsidiary, PT Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia (DSI). This initiative prioritizes establishing robust governance, transparency, and accountability, while simultaneously strengthening organizational structure through specialized recruitment and developing advanced technology systems for trade monitoring. These measures are designed to ensure the effective integration and oversight of Indonesia’s strategic natural resources.
The mandate will proceed in two stages, beginning with a transition period from June 1 to December 31, 2026, where DSI will act as an evaluator and intermediary for exporters. Full implementation is scheduled for January 2027, at which point DSI will transition to a direct purchasing model for international trade. Throughout this process, Danantara intends to maintain an open dialogue with stakeholders to ensure a prudent transition that minimizes disruption to ongoing business operations.
