Indonesia expects 2026 economic growth to surpass official targets
President Prabowo says free meal programs and resource projects will drive growth beyond the 5.4 percent target. Officials expect a strong first quarter.
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President Prabowo Subianto stated on Friday that economic growth in Indonesia 
ID will surpass the official target for the year, pointing to the impact of strategic government initiatives. Speaking at a forum on February 13, 2026, the president specifically identified the free meals programme as a key driver of this anticipated improvement. The ambitious scheme is expected to reach more than 60 million recipients across the archipelago.
ID will surpass the official target for the year, pointing to the impact of strategic government initiatives. Speaking at a forum on February 13, 2026, the president specifically identified the free meals programme as a key driver of this anticipated improvement. The ambitious scheme is expected to reach more than 60 million recipients across the archipelago.
