Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund, Danantara Indonesia, presented its 2026 Corporate Work Plan and Budget (RKAP) before Finance and Investment Commission XI of the House of Representatives (DPR) on Monday, December 1, 2025, fulfilling the consultative mandate outlined in the newly enacted Law No. 16/2025 on the National Investment Holding. 

The session served as a platform for the fund to outline its investment priorities, strategic direction, and performance projections for the coming year.

During the meeting, Danantara detailed its 2026 investment roadmap under Danantara Investment Management (DIM), which is built around a dual mandate: generating sustainable financial returns while driving national economic resilience.

Danantara CEO Rosan P. Roeslani framed the approach as central to the institution’s long-term mission.

“Our roadmap is designed with a measured, intergenerational value-creation approach. Our mandate is clear: deliver healthy returns for the state while ensuring each investment strengthens Indonesia’s economic resilience and supports national transformation,” Rosan said.

Danantara’s 2026 strategy focuses on expanding strategic projects, strengthening priority sectors, and diversifying its portfolio across asset classes and geographies. The framework blends long-term strategic investments with more liquid public and private placements, ensuring steady cash flows while balancing risk.

Rosan emphasized caution and diversification as the core of Danantara’s portfolio design.

“Every investment decision must serve two goals: preserve national assets and deliver long-term public benefit,” he said.

Project classification

To guide these investments, the fund employs a strict strategic project classification framework. The model evaluates projects based on national development alignment, socio-environmental impact, economic value, and commercial feasibility.

As an example of this framework, Rosan highlighted the Haj Village project in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, mandated under Presidential Instruction No. 15/2025. The initiative aims to provide higher-quality and more permanent accommodation for Indonesian pilgrims ‒ annually the world’s largest haj contingent.

Danantara is pursuing two tracks: participating in Saudi Arabia’s land auction process and exploring alternative land acquisition options.

The project is expected to create up to 7,500 jobs for Indonesian workers and generate more than Rp2.5 trillion (US$151 million) annually through the expansion of the halal ecosystem.

“This is not just about accommodation; it’s about unlocking new economic opportunities and raising the standard of public service for Indonesian pilgrims,” Rosan said.

Investment philosophy

Danantara’s Chief Investment Officer Pandu Patria Sjahrirunderscored the role of governance rigor, risk mitigation and execution discipline in ensuring that each project advances national development goals.

“Our 2026 RKAP strengthens the foundation for project readiness, enhances due diligence quality, and ensures balance between risk and return. Our priority is to ensure projects are not only bankable but deliver real economic value,” Pandu said.

Governance standards, transparency, and process integrity remain core pillars of Danantara’s investment philosophy, he added.

The session concluded with Danantara reaffirming its long-horizon role in managing state assets. Through synergy between Danantara Asset Management (DAM) and DanantaraInvestment Management (DIM), the fund aims to integrate state-owned enterprise asset restructuring with cross-sector strategic investments to strengthen economic resilience and deliver long-term value for the nation.