Menteri Koperasi (Menkop) Budi Arie Setiadi, on behalf of President Prabowo Subianto, delivered a message to establish the “Koperasi Desa Merah Putih” (Kopdes) to combat loan sharks and middlemen. The initiative aims to tackle economic practices that burden rural communities.
Presidential Directive
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Objective: The formation of 80,000 Kopdes Merah Putih by the end of the year to eradicate loan sharks, middlemen, and oppressive online loans that contribute to rural poverty.
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Emphasis: The state’s intervention against economic exploitation to alleviate rural poverty.
Key Points
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Initiative Origin: Discussed during a meeting at Istana Merdeka, Jakarta on March 27, 2025.
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Attendees: Minister Budi Arie, Vice Minister of Cooperatives Feri Juliantono, and officials.
Community Enthusiasm
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Rural Response: High enthusiasm among villagers towards Kopdes establishment.
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Target: Aim to have 80,000 Kopdes Merah Putih across villages by the end of June 2025.
Community Ownership
- Local Involvement: Kopdes governed through the village deliberative mechanism, ensuring it remains owned by the community.
Budi Arie Setiadi stressed that President Prabowo is dedicated to combating extreme poverty, particularly focusing on the welfare of farmers and rural residents through practical solutions like Kopdes Merah Putih.
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