Remarks of President of the Republic of Indonesia during Submission of the Budget Implementation List (DIPA) and List of Budget Allocations to Regional Governments and Village Funds (TKDD) for 2022 Fiscal Year, 29 November 2021, at the State Palace, Jakarta

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim.

Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh,
Good afternoon,
May prosperity be upon us all,
Om swastiastu,
Namo buddhaya,
Greetings of virtue.

Distinguished Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia, the Heads of State Institutions, the Ministers of the Cabinet Indonesia Onward, the Leaders of Non-Ministerial Government Institutions, Governors, Regents, and Mayors,

Ladies and Gentlemen,

We must remain vigilant because the pandemic is not over yet. And in 2022 the COVID-19 pandemic  still becomes a threat to the world as well as to our country, Indonesia. In addition to the old variant of corona virus, in several countries a new variant has emerged, namely the Omicron variant in which we should increase our vigilance of.

Anticipatory and mitigation measures need to be prepared as early as possible so that it will not disrupt the continuity of the structural reform program that we are currently carrying out, as well as the national economic recovery program that we are currently implementing. And in facing the uncertainty of 2022, we must design a responsive, anticipatory, and flexible State Budget for 2022, and always innovating and anticipating various changes that occur while continuing to maintain good governance.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

The 2022 State Budget will play a central role, especially in supporting Indonesia’s G20 Presidency. As the G20 Presidency, we must demonstrate our ability to deal with climate change, especially in reducing emissions and improving the environment in a sustainable manner. We have to show real action, our commitment to a green and sustainable economy. The 2022 State Budget must also encourage the revival of the national economy and support structural reforms.

We will focus on six main policies. The first is to continue controlling COVID-19 while still prioritizing the health sector. Second, maintain the sustainability of social protection programs for the poor and vulnerable. Third, improve superior human capital. Fourth, continue infrastructure development and improve technology adaptability. Fifth, strengthen fiscal decentralization to increase and distribute welfare among regions. Sixth, continue budgeting reform by implementing zero-based budgeting to make spending more efficient.

Once again, in 2022 we must continue to brace ourselves to face the risks of the COVID-19 pandemic that is still looming over the world including Indonesia. Uncertainty in the health and economic sectors must be our basis in planning and implementing programs.

That concludes my remarks on this auspicious occasion. And by saying bismillahirrahmanirrahim, I hereby submit the Budget Implementation List (DIPA) and the List of Budget Allocations to Regional Governments and Village Funds (TKDD).

I thank you.

Wassalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. (EST/MMB)