Asta Cita Paradigm and the Foundation of Pancasila Economics in National Sovereignty

Legal Literacy - The grand vision of the Prabowo-Gibran government is outlined in the Asta Cita discourse, which positions food, energy, and water sovereignty as the main pillars of national independence amidst global geopolitical shocks. This framework is not merely a technocratic plan, but a manifestation of the Pancasila Economic ideology that synergizes market freedom with social protection for the people, in accordance with the mandate of Article 33 of the 1945 Constitution.[[ref:10]] The government identifies that the world is facing existential challenges in the form of climate change and the potential for new pandemics that could paralyze the global food supply chain at any time.[[ref:13]]

The implementation of this vision is built on the economic and infrastructure foundations laid by previous government periods, but with a sharper emphasis on downstream aspects. The government is targeting the eradication of extreme poverty through strengthening an inclusive agricultural sector, where small farmers are recognized as key actors in the national value chain.[[ref:3]] This policy involves cross-agency synchronization to eradicate corruption and food smuggling that has distorted market prices and harmed local producers.[[ref:6]]

Accelerating Rice Production through Modern Irrigation…