Strengthening Collaboration: BULOG Pays Courtesy Visit to BPS

Jakarta, December 2 – Perum BULOG made a courtesy visit to Statistics Indonesia (BPS) to bolster cooperation in supporting Indonesia's food security initiatives. The meeting centered on strategic discussions about food data and statistics, which are vital for national development planning and logistics policy.

Prof. Sudarsono, Director of Human Capital at BULOG, highlighted the importance of accurate data from BPS in monitoring food conditions nationwide. “This visit aligns with directives from the Minister of National Development Planning to synchronize food data updates. As a key user of this data, BULOG relies on it alongside other institutions to inform policy decisions,” he said.

Acting Chief Statistician Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti reaffirmed BPS’s commitment to delivering accurate and timely statistics for national development. “Our mission is to provide impactful and meaningful statistics to inform evidence-based policies. We are ready to collaborate further with BULOG to ensure effective decision-making that supports price stability and national food security,” she stated.

The visit underscores the growing importance of data-driven policymaking as Indonesia strengthens its food security framework.