Jakarta, INTI - Minister of Finance Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa stated that Indonesia is ready to take an active role in shaping inclusive global governance for artificial intelligence (AI), bringing the perspective of developing countries.
Indonesia’s Commitment to the Global AI Ecosystem
The statement was delivered during the IMFC Early Warning Exercise session at the IMF World Bank Spring Meetings held on April 13–17, 2026, in Washington, DC.
Purbaya emphasized that Indonesia’s role in AI continues to expand alongside the country’s rapid digital transformation.
He noted that Indonesia’s engagement in AI has evolved from an early development stage into an integral part of the broader economy.
In 2025, Indonesia’s information and communication technology sector recorded its highest growth in history at 8.35 percent.
This growth has been supported by robust digital infrastructure, including more than 12,000 kilometers of fiber optic networks and a national satellite capacity of 150 Gbps.
The government is also strengthening the national AI ecosystem to boost domestic productivity while remaining open to global collaboration.
Indonesia positions itself not only as a user but also as a developer of AI-based solutions.
Managing Risks and Promoting Global Collaboration
At the same time, the government remains cautious of systemic risks arising from the rapid advancement of AI technologies.
These include potential asset bubbles driven by AI investments, labor market disruptions due to automation, increasing market concentration by global platforms, and financial stability risks linked to AI-driven decision-making.
There are also concerns about fiscal erosion due to cross-border digital activities that are difficult to tax effectively.
In the forum, Indonesia proposed the establishment of an AI-specific early warning mechanism to anticipate systemic financial risks.
Indonesia also emphasized the importance of ensuring that the benefits of AI are widely distributed to support fair and sustainable global growth.
During the same agenda, the Minister of Finance held several bilateral meetings with development partners and other countries.
One of these meetings was with OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann, who expressed support for Indonesia’s accession process as well as efforts to strengthen institutional capacity and knowledge development for Indonesia’s LNSW system.
Conclusion
Indonesia’s growing role in global AI governance reflects its ambition to move beyond being a technology adopter to becoming a key contributor in shaping inclusive and responsible AI development. By balancing innovation with risk awareness and international collaboration, Indonesia is positioning itself as an important voice in ensuring that AI supports sustainable and equitable global growth.
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