Danantara

Danantara is Indonesia's state wealth fund. It is in the news due to its involvement in Indonesia's waste-to-energy (WtE) initiatives, a key project of President Prabowo Subianto aimed at reducing landfill waste and generating energy. Recently, Danantara announced the selection of Wangneng, a Chinese company, to run WtE projects in two Indonesian cities. This decision has sparked debate regarding the costs and efficiency of WtE technology as a waste reduction solution. The projects are intended to address Indonesia's growing landfill crisis. Danantara's role highlights the government's efforts to leverage state funds for infrastructure and environmental projects, although the effectiveness and economic viability of these specific WtE ventures are currently under scrutiny.