Jakarta, Sept. 16 -- President Prabowo Subianto expressed optimism that the Red and White Village Cooperatives will start making a more noticeable economic impact by 2027, serving as the main supply chain channel at the village level.

According to a statement received in Jakarta on Wednesday, Prabowo stated that the cooperatives act as the primary supply chain hub for villages. This will shorten distribution chains, allowing the public to access basic commodities at more affordable prices.

"The impact will likely be felt in a few months, perhaps 2027 or by the end of 2028," Prabowo explained.

Currently, the government is still in the process of rolling out the program, with only around 6,000 cooperatives operational so far.

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