Jakarta, INTI – As digital transformation becomes a societal necessity, the Indonesian Government is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) technology to accelerate the digitalization of public services through GovTech AI. To implement this, the Government Digital Transformation Acceleration Committee was established under Presidential Regulation No. 83 of 2025.
In a press release by the Ministry of Communication and Digital on Wednesday, Luhut stated that AI-based GovTech implementation has the potential to enhance bureaucracy and digitalize public services. On a large scale, this can significantly drive budget efficiency.
Gen Bank Initiative Through the GovTech System
One of the initiatives to be promoted under the GovTech program is the gen bank initiative. A gen bank is an institution or facility that stores genetic material of organisms, such as seeds or germplasm. This program is expected to help Indonesia develop germplasm through research on superior agricultural, herbal, and horticultural seeds, given the country’s high biodiversity.
According to mediaindonesia.com, Sri Fatmawati, Director of the Indonesian Herbal and Horticulture Science and Technology Park, emphasized the importance of establishing a gen bank for Indonesian agriculture.
“So one of the things we must protect as a mega-biodiversity country is to have a gen bank, and this is what we conveyed to the President, who is very supportive of safeguarding Indonesia’s germplasm,” said Sri Fatmawati.
Through the GovTech system, the delivery of government programs such as social assistance will become more precise. Face recognition and biometric technology will be used to minimize errors in beneficiary data collection, ensuring that aid distribution is more targeted.
Planned Gen Bank Pilot Project in Banyuwangi
President Prabowo welcomed the development of GovTech, which has already begun implementation. Luhut explained that by the end of September, the GovTech pilot project will be carried out in Banyuwangi. He hopes the program can be launched nationally in 2026.
“The President is very pleased that the progress of government technology is running well. We had our kick-off yesterday, and the President supports all the proposals and explanations provided by the team,” he said after meeting President Prabowo at the Merdeka Palace on Wednesday, 27 August 2025.
Conclusion
The Government’s strategic step to introduce GovTech AI demonstrates a strong commitment to delivering public services that are fast, precise, and budget-efficient. With the establishment of a dedicated committee, an upcoming pilot project, and cross-sector support, Indonesia is solidifying its path toward an efficient and impactful digital government.
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