President Prabowo Subianto recently reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving the welfare of the people through the establishment of 80,081 Merah Putih Village Cooperatives. He emphasized that the cooperatives are meant to benefit the entire community and called for strict monitoring to prevent any form of abuse. Speaking at the program launch in Klaten, the President warned against repeating past mistakes, particularly the corruption that plagued cooperatives in the past.
He highlighted the use of technology and transparency in the new cooperative system, ensuring real-time monitoring of all financial transactions. President Prabowo stressed that with the availability of gadgets, technology will play a vital role in oversight, with all transactions going through digital platforms to eliminate any chance of exploitation.
The President also called on village heads to actively supervise the cooperative chairpersons and ensure that the initiative serves its purpose of community development. Using a metaphor of unity, he emphasized the strength that comes from collaboration and cooperation in achieving economic progress.
President Prabowo expressed his belief that the Merah Putih Cooperatives will revitalize the rural economy in Indonesia and promote the equitable distribution of resources. He envisioned a shift of economic activity from cities to villages, empowering local communities and fostering economic growth at the grassroots level.
The President’s vision for the cooperative movement reflects a commitment to empowering communities and fostering economic development at the local level. By uniting resources and promoting mutual cooperation, the Merah Putih Village Cooperatives aim to create a strong economic force that benefits all members of the community.
