Menteri Koperasi (Menkop) Budi Arie Setiadi, on behalf of President Prabowo Subianto, delivered a strong message to establish “Koperasi Desa Merah Putih” (Kopdes) to combat loan sharks and hoarders (“rentenir” and “tengkulak”) in rural areas. This initiative aims to fight against economic practices that burden the villagers. Budi Arie shared this directive after attending a meeting about the progress and preparation of Kopdes Merah Putih at the Istana Merdeka in Jakarta on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Deputy Minister of Cooperatives Feri Juliantono was also present at the meeting.
Key Points:
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Purpose of Kopdes Merah Putih: To eliminate loan sharks, hoarders, and predatory online loans that exploit rural communities, as instructed by President Prabowo to counter practices that impoverish the people.
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Target: The President set a goal for the establishment of 80,000 Kopdes Merah Putih within the year, with a strong emphasis on addressing extreme poverty.
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Community Enthusiasm: Rural communities are highly enthusiastic about this initiative, aiming to have the 80,000 cooperative units in place by the end of June 2025 across various villages.
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Community Ownership: Emphasizing that Kopdes Merah Putih belongs to the villagers, Budi highlighted that the formation of these cooperatives must follow the village deliberation mechanisms.
The focus on grassroots cooperatives such as Kopdes Merah Putih underscores the government’s commitment to empowering rural economies and improving the livelihoods of farmers and rural residents.
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