Why Can the Public Trust Danantara's Performance? Here's Why

A survey by the Indonesian Public Opinion Discussion and Study Group (KedaiKOPI) reveals that 62.3% of respondents believe the Nusantara Future Investment Management Agency (BPI Danantara) can operate transparently.

Of this group, 27.2% of respondents expressed confidence due to optimism in the government's performance.

Furthermore, 19.4% were optimistic about Danantara's management due to improved oversight or transparency, 12.7% believed it would have a positive impact, and 11% attributed their confidence to the president's main programs.

Other reasons included it being managed by professionals (10%), its status as a new institution (7.5%), its efficiency (5.5%), and its management of SOE funds (3.2%). Additional reasons, with smaller proportions, are included in the attached graph.

KedaiKOPI's Research and Communication Director, Ibnu Dwi Cahyo, stated that maintaining transparency would strengthen public trust in Danantara's investments.

“Danantara's role is crucial. If it successfully manages funds transparently, public confidence in investments will strengthen, especially in optimizing existing investment patterns such as gold and stocks,” said Ibnu in a statement on Tuesday (March 11, 2025).

KedaiKOPI conducted this survey among 900 respondents aged 17-55 in Indonesia. Respondents comprised 51.1% women and 48.9% men.

Data collection was conducted from February 20 to March 2, 2025, using the online-computerized assisted self-interview (CASI) method.