Jakarta (VNA) – The Government of Indonesia hasdeveloped many infrastructure projects over the last six years, including the constructionof a 1,640-km toll road, a 6,400-km non-toll road, and 15 new airports, saidPresident Joko Widodo on November 18.
The country has also renovated 38 old airports during theperiod, he added.
Indonesia has accelerated the construction of ports and dams,with 124 ports and 22 dams newly built. It plans to build another 65 dams by2024.
Previously, Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani said itis important to maintain the sustainability of infrastructure development atthe time of COVID-19, but the government’s priority is still addressinghealthcare and social welfare issues.
The sustainability of infrastructure development is crucialbut does not go against the efforts to ensure social welfare, she said.
According to Minister Mulyani, the construction of labour-intensiveinfrastructure will provide a driver for boosting the economy. This is expectedto provide multiplier effects to the economy, one of which is job creation.
The government budgeted 384.8 trillion IDR (or 27.04 millionUSD) for infrastructure development in the State Revenue and Expenditure BudgetDraft (RAPBN) for 2022, compared to this year’s 417.4 trillion IDR./.
The country has also renovated 38 old airports during theperiod, he added.
Indonesia has accelerated the construction of ports and dams,with 124 ports and 22 dams newly built. It plans to build another 65 dams by2024.
Previously, Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani said itis important to maintain the sustainability of infrastructure development atthe time of COVID-19, but the government’s priority is still addressinghealthcare and social welfare issues.
The sustainability of infrastructure development is crucialbut does not go against the efforts to ensure social welfare, she said.
According to Minister Mulyani, the construction of labour-intensiveinfrastructure will provide a driver for boosting the economy. This is expectedto provide multiplier effects to the economy, one of which is job creation.
The government budgeted 384.8 trillion IDR (or 27.04 millionUSD) for infrastructure development in the State Revenue and Expenditure BudgetDraft (RAPBN) for 2022, compared to this year’s 417.4 trillion IDR./.
VNA
