Telling the Story of Indonesian Businesses’ Contributions to National Development

On 11 November 2026, the Indonesian Business Council (IBC) convened its fourth IBC Business Talks, “Business for Indonesia’s Prosperity: Building IBC’s Collective Impact Agenda for 2027.” The meeting brought together IBC member companies to discuss how businesses can better demonstrate their contributions to Indonesia’s economic and social development. 

The discussion explored how businesses contribute to national development beyond their corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities, including through their core operations, investments, and engagement with local communities. Members shared perspectives on how these contributions could be better understood and communicated, while identifying common priorities across their respective initiatives. 

A key question was how to measure impact that cannot easily be expressed in numbers. While quantitative indicators can demonstrate the scale of business contributions, members stressed the importance of qualitative outcomes, particularly when assessing longer-term changes in communities. Participants also discussed how to present these findings in a way that is accessible and relevant to policymakers and the wider public. 

Insights from the discussion will inform IBC’s upcoming Social Impact Initiative Report, as well as its broader agenda for 2027, including the IBC Business Outlook 2027 and Indonesia Economic Summit (IES) 2027. Together, these efforts seek to tell a broader story about the private sector’s contribution to Indonesia’s development.