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Indonesia Red‑and‑White Village Coops Rollout

Overview

The Merah Putih Village Cooperative (KDMP) programme continues its expansion. Government‑provided shops, warehouses, vehicles and starter capital are being used to distribute staple foods and local UMKM products; about 60 of the planned 119 sites are finished, with the remainder awaiting land allocation. In Jepara, technical guidelines are being finalised so cooperatives can serve as permanent off‑takers for fishermen’s catches at the new Kampung Nelayan Merah Putih hub, which will include an ice plant, cold storage and a proposed fuel station. From 17–31 July, roughly 30 000 managers completed national training on cooperative philosophy, regulations, governance, operations and digitalisation and received certification from the National Certification Agency. Deputy Minister Farida Farichah reiterated the target of 40 000 operational cooperatives by the end of 2026 and outlined a continued managerial‑training rollout. President Prabowo Subianto, speaking at the 79th National Cooperative Day on 12 July, described cooperatives as his “family” and an economic engine. He announced the creation of the Red‑and‑White Village Cooperative system (KDKMP) with a goal of 81 000 village cooperatives nationwide. The package equips each cooperative with a grocery outlet, savings‑loan office, pharmacy, logistics warehouse, cold‑storage unit and an 8 % micro‑credit scheme (down from 22 %). He projected annual circulation of roughly Rp 223 trillion and income gains for producers of up to Rp 202 trillion. At the launch ceremony on 12 July 2026, Prabowo reported that about 12 000 cooperatives had already been established and 1 000 were operating, aiming for 40 000 functional units by year‑end. A parallel effort seeks Gen‑Z brand ambassadors to modernise the cooperatives’ image. Indonesia Corruption Watch warned of potential rent‑seeking in the procurement of 80 000 pickup trucks slated for the network, estimating a possible markup of up to Rp 5.5 trillion.

Timeline

  1. about 13 hours ago

    [POLITICS] 21 sources
    President Prabowo Unveils Nationwide Village Cooperative Plan at 79th National Cooperative Day

    President Prabowo announced a plan for 81 000 village cooperatives to boost rural prosperity by Rp 223 trillion annually, with integrated services and subsidy distribution, while ICW flagged possible over‑price

  2. 1 day ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Indonesia pushes village cooperative 'Kopdes Merah Putih' despite early controversies

    Indonesia aims to have 40,000 Kopdes Merah Putih village cooperatives operating by end‑2026, but the rollout faces criticism over remote locations, unclear management and the deaths of five trainee managers.

  3. 4 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Indonesia rolls out funding and roles for Merah Putih village cooperatives

    Indonesia is funding Merah Putih village cooperatives with buildings, equipment and working capital, and plans to use them as off‑takers for fishermen’s catches, with construction underway in many districts.

  4. 5 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Cooperatives in Indonesia and Malaysia Expand into Coffee and Eco‑Tourism

    Indonesian and Malaysian cooperatives launch new coffee and eco‑tourism ventures to boost local economies and engage youth and communities.

  5. 7 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Indonesia clarifies locations of Merah Putih village cooperatives amid viral video claims

    Indonesian officials in Sumatra and Lampung say the Merah Putih village cooperatives are not in remote areas as viral videos suggest, confirming adequate access and ongoing construction.

  6. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Indonesia to place 30,000 Red‑White Village Cooperative managers from August 2026

    Indonesia will deploy ~30,000 managers to Red‑White Village Cooperatives from August 2026 after a two‑week training, with officials saying the cooperatives will serve as government infrastructure for nationwide

  7. 17 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Indonesia's Village Cooperative Program Expands to Boost Rural Economy

    Indonesia's Koperasi Desa Merah Putih program targets 80,000 village cooperatives by 2029, aiming to create 1.4 million jobs, support local producers, and improve rural food access, funded by private and desa‑d

  8. 22 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Indonesia launches Merah Putih Village Cooperatives to boost rural economies

    Indonesia’s Merah Putih Village Cooperative program, with over 83,000 cooperatives established, aims to return profits to villages and spur rural jobs, though critics doubt it will fully empower farmers andfish

  9. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Indonesia’s Red‑White Village Cooperatives Target 1.4 million Jobs

    Indonesia’s Red‑White Village Cooperatives aim to create 1.4 million jobs, focusing on local UMKM products; each unit hires a manager and 17 locals, with over 1,000 sites operational by June 2026.

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