Law Number 59 of 2024: Mapping the Journey Toward Indonesia Emas 2045

The fundamental basis for Law Number 59 of 2024 concerning the National Long-Term Development Plan (RPJPN) for 2025-2045 is the national vision of Indonesia as stipulated in the Preamble of the 1945 Constitution (UUD 1945): an Indonesia that is independent, united, sovereign, just, and prosperous.

This vision is realized through the national mission to protect all citizens and the entire territory of Indonesia, promote general welfare, enlighten the nation’s life, and participate in implementing world order based on freedom, eternal peace, and social justice. This mission serves as the core vision for the Indonesian government, executed through comprehensive national development strategies.

As the previous long-term plan (RPJPN 2005-2025 under Law No. 17/2007) concludes in December 2024, Law No. 59/2024 provides the legal certainty and transformative framework needed for the next 20 years, focusing on the milestone of Indonesia Emas 2045.

The Vision of Indonesia Emas 2045

The Indonesia Emas 2045 vision defines the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI) as a nation that is United, Sovereign, Advanced, and Sustainable. This vision is a modern manifestation of the 1945 Constitution, designed to guide all elements of the nation in an inclusive development process amid rapid global changes.

8 Development Missions: The Framework for Transformation

To realize the Indonesia Emas 2045 vision, Law No. 59/2024 outlines 8 Development Missions. This agenda is structured into three specific components:

• 3 Transformations: Social, Economic, and Governance transformations.
• 2 Foundations of Transformation: Rule of law, stability, and resilient socio-cultural foundations.
• 3 Implementation Frameworks: Regional equity, high-quality infrastructure, and continuity of development.

These missions are further broken down into 17 Development Directions and measured through 45 Primary Development Indicators, symbolizing the nation’s independence year.

Global Challenges and Strategic Analysis

The RPJPN 2025-2045 was drafted by analyzing megatrends that will shape the world over the next two decades, including:

• Global demography and the rise of the global middle class.
• Geopolitical and geo-economic shifts.
• Rapid technological evolution and global trade constellations.
• Climate change, urbanization, and resource competition.
• Space utilization and digital governance.

Integration of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Law No. 59/2024 explicitly integrates the 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as an inseparable part of national planning. The plan translates sustainability into three measurable criteria:

1. Zero wastage of natural resources (preventing resource depletion).
2. Elimination of pollution and environmental degradation.
3. Enhancing usable or replaceable resources.

This includes the drive toward Net Zero Emissions, utilizing concepts like the New Capital City (IKN) as a model for green, renewable energy-based urban development.

Legal Urgency and Local Synchronization

Beyond national guidance, this Law serves as a mandatory legal basis for:

• Drafting the vision, mission, and programs for Presidential and Vice-Presidential candidates.
• Guidance for Regional Head candidates (Governors, Regents, and Mayors) in the 2024 simultaneous elections.
• Synchronizing the National Medium-Term Plan (RPJMN) with Regional Plans (RPJMD) and Strategic Plans of Ministries/Agencies.

Conclusion

Law Number 59 of 2024 is the ultimate blueprint for Indonesia’s future. It ensures that national development remains coherent, inclusive, and adaptive to global shifts while staying true to the constitutional mandate. For village administrations and regional governments, this Law provides the long-term context needed to align local budgets and programs with the grand vision of Indonesia Emas 2045.

Visit the Village Regulations page for official access.