Audience with Indonesian Minister of Culture: Strengthening Synergy in Cultural Advancement and Community Empowerment

On January 9, 2026, Dompet Dhuafa met with Indonesia’s Minister of Culture, Fadli Zon, to discuss the strategic synergy between cultural advancement and sustainable community empowerment. The focus was on the outcomes of a series of focus group discussions held with various stakeholders throughout 2025. These findings are encapsulated in a policy brief by the IDEAS institute, outlining the cultural development strategy for the nation. The meeting emphasized that culture-based approaches to community empowerment can play a crucial role in nation-building.