INTEGRATION OF THE DIGITAL ECONOMY IN THE NATIONAL LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT PLAN (RPJPN)
Keywords:
digital economy, RPJPN, national development, innovation, digital transformationAbstract
This article explores the integration of the digital economy into Indonesia’s Long-Term National Development Plan (RPJPN). The rapid development of digital technology has profoundly transformed various key sectors, including trade, finance, education, and governmental services, consequently creating both considerable opportunities and complex challenges for sustainable national development efforts. Through a descriptive qualitative approach, this study meticulously analyzes the alignment between the digital economy agenda and Indonesia’s overarching strategic development goals outlined in the national planning documents. The findings explicitly indicate that integrating digital transformation directly into the RPJPN framework significantly enhances overall economic efficiency, promotes broader inclusivity, and supports long-term sustainability across sectors. However, the ultimate success of this ambitious integration fundamentally depends on concerted efforts to strengthen essential components such as reliable digital infrastructure, robust human capital, comprehensive cybersecurity measures, and adaptive regulatory frameworks capable of keeping pace with technological change.
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