Bengkulu invites GIF cooperation with with unsolicited PPP scheme

The Bengkulu Provincial Government continues to encourage increased investment in its region through various strategic steps, such as through a cooperation offering meeting on May 8, 2025, at the Bengkulu Governor's Office in Bengkulu City, Bengkulu. The meeting was led directly by Bengkulu Deputy Governor Rosjonsyah Mian, who was accompanied by Bengkulu Provincial Government Regional Secretariat Assistant II R.A. Denny.

The meeting discussed opportunities for infrastructure development cooperation through an unsolicited public-private partnership (PPP) scheme between Bengkulu and Globalasia Infrastructure Fund (GIF). The scheme allows the private sector to submit projects without direct requests from the government, as long as said projects are considered feasible and in line with regional development priorities.

In the meeting, Deputy Governor Mian emphasized that the provincial government's main focus at this time is to increase Bengkulu's competitiveness as the economic gateway to Western Indonesia. One of the strategies put forward is the development of the Port of Baai Island as the main node for naval transportation connectivity that has the potential to bring long-term economic benefits.

"The Port of Bengkulu, also known as the Port of Baai Island, has a strategic role as the gateway to Bengkulu Province. It can be the main focal point for trade and logistics activities, especially for hinterland areas such as the South Sumatra [regions of] Lubuk Linggau, Lahat, Muara Bungo, and Sarolangun. A significant multiplier effect will be created for locally-generated revenue (PAD) by making [the Port of] Baai [Island] a distribution center," he explained.

Mian added that infrastructure development through the unsolicited PPP scheme allows private participation in development and accelerates the provision of quality public services. The Bengkulu Provincial Government, according to him, is very open to investments that have a direct impact on local economic growth, job creation, and improvement of local community welfare.

The meeting also became the initial moment for technical exploration between the regional government and investors, with the hope that it will be followed up immediately in the form of a feasibility study and mature project planning.