Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesia is working towards the ambitious goal of ensuring that 100% of its population has access to clean water by 2045.
Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono said on June 13 that currently, only around 22% of the population has access to piped clean water at the national level. Under its National Long-Term Development Plan (RPJPN), Indonesia aims to increase this figure to 40% in the coming years, with the ultimate goal of reaching full coverage by 2045.
To achieve this goal, Yudhoyono emphasised the need for substantial investment, estimating the total funding required could reach up to 100 trillion IDR (approximately 6.25 billion USD). He also underscored the importance of a cross-sectoral approach and effective coordination between central and local governments, as well as the private sector.
He called on all stakeholders to work together in building a sustainable clean water system, stressing that universal access can only be achieved through broad-based cooperation and shared commitment across society. Clean water, he noted, should be placed at the centre of development priorities, as it is not only a development issue but also one of national and global security.
According to the UN World Water Development Report 2024, 2.2 billion people around the globe still lack access to safely managed drinking water, while 3.5 billion are without adequate sanitation services. With a population of over 280 million, Indonesia faces similar pressures and challenges./.
