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Koperasi Merah Putih: Understanding the Role and Impact of Indonesia’s Village Cooperatives

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The Indonesian Ministry of Cooperatives has addressed public discourse surrounding the financial performance of the “Koperasi Desa” (Village Cooperative) initiative, specifically regarding reports of minimal profit margins at a pilot location in Melawai. Minister of Cooperatives Budi Arie Setiadi clarified the operational nature of these cooperatives, responding to concerns that the entities were failing to … Read more

Indonesia: Minister Urges Limits on Modern Retail Expansion to Support Local Cooperatives

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Indonesia Seeks to Curb Retail Expansion in Rural Areas, Prioritizing Local Cooperatives Jakarta – Indonesia’s Minister of Cooperatives, Ferry Juliantono, has called for a halt to the continued expansion of large retail chains like Alfamart and Indomaret into the country’s rural villages. The move, announced Thursday, February 26, 2026, aims to protect the economic interests … Read more