inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. The Ministry of Industry announced that Indonesia's industrial downstreaming strategy has received global recognition, as reflected in the Industrial Development Report (IDR) 2026 published by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).
The report positions Indonesia as an example of best practices in downstream-based industrial development.
"This is evidence that Indonesia's industrial transformation is beginning to receive international attention. Going forward, we will continue to strengthen the competitiveness of our national industry to produce value-added products, create jobs, and raise Indonesia's contribution to the global value chain," said Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita in a statement in Jakarta on Tuesday (7/28/2026).
This recognition was presented at the regional launch of IDR 2026 through the Workshop: A Regional Launch Event of UNIDO's Industrial Development Report (IDR) 2026 and Indonesia Development Talks 24th Edition in Jakarta.
Indonesia was selected as a best practice because it is considered successful in driving industrial transformation through downstream policies that boost the added value of natural resources.
In its report, UNIDO specifically highlights the development of the critical mineral processing industry and the national electric vehicle ecosystem as examples of Indonesia's success in building value-added industries. This approach is considered capable of strengthening manufacturing competitiveness while creating opportunities for the growth of new industries.
The IDR is UNIDO's flagship publication, containing analysis of global industrial developments and policy recommendations for its member countries.
Tri Supondy, Director General of Resilience, Regionalization, and International Industrial Access (KPAII) at the Ministry of Industry, stated that the report serves as a reference for the government in understanding the direction of global industrial development and developing policies that address these challenges.
According to Tri, this recognition serves as a reminder that the success of industrialization cannot be measured solely by the ability to attract investment.
He added that Indonesia also needs to continue strengthening the quality of its human resources, technological mastery, innovation, manufacturing capabilities, and supporting industries to enable it to play a larger role in the global value chain.
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