Bank Indonesia’s Broader Mandate: Destry on Balancing Priorities

Bisnis | Ekonomi - Posted on 30 October 2026 Reading time 5 minutes

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Bank Indonesia Deputy Governor Destry Damayanti described how the central bank’s role has expanded from a focus on the rupiah to include payment systems, financial stability and support for sustainable growth. In a CNBC Indonesia report on 30 October 2026, she said the latest mandate also seeks to foster conditions that support the real sector and job creation.

A broader mandate makes policy coordination more important. Price and exchange-rate stability remain priorities, while policy is also expected to support economic activity. These objectives can call for different responses when inflation pressure, currency weakness and financing needs emerge at the same time.

Destry linked the changes to the post-1997–98 crisis framework, the 2023 P2SK Law and new rules in 2026. Her comments present BI’s view of its role; policy effects should still be assessed through concrete decisions and measurable outcomes.

Source: CNBC Indonesia, Robertus Andrianto, 30 October 2026.

Source: https://www.cnbcindonesia.com/market/20261030082816-17-780808/mandat-bi-makin-luas-destry-kami-bukan-di-menara-gading

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