Jakarta, May 16 -- Indonesia's National Border Management Agency (BNPP) held a forum to update the 2026 Border Area Management Index (IPKP) methodology aimed at strengthening economic growth in maritime border regions.

The forum focused on refining the IPKP measurement system and evaluating its role as an instrument to support economic development in maritime border areas in 2026.

BNPP Deputy for Border Area Potential Management Edfrie R. Maith said the 2026 assessment would follow government efficiency policies, with seven of 11 maritime border management centers measured directly and five assessed online.

"The target for completing the 2026 IPKP report is July 2026," Maith said in a statement issued on Friday.

Maith stressed the imp...