Koperasi Desa Merah Putih Lampung

Koperasi Desa Merah Putih Lampung is a government program launched by President Prabowo Subianto on July 21, 2025, designed to empower rural communities through cooperative-based economic development. It operates across 15 cities and regencies in Lampung, Indonesia, aiming to build a self-reliant economy based on mutual cooperation and gotong royong principles.

The cooperative provides three main services: supplying staple goods at affordable prices directly from distributors, offering low-interest credit loans of up to Rp3 billion per cooperative at 6% annual interest over a 6-year term, and managing the harvest of local farmers and fishermen to ensure fair pricing and transparent distribution.

To become a member, individuals must visit the KDMP office at the kecamatan or desa/kelurahan level in Lampung. They need to prepare KTP, KK, and NPWP documents, pay the required simpanan pokok and wajib, and then activate their membership through the Simkopdes application.

The cooperative operates as an aggregator and economic accelerator for rural communities, functioning as a one-stop shop to meet all community needs under one roof. It aims to modernize village trade governance and strengthen national food and energy sovereignty by cutting out unnecessary intermediaries.

Funding for the cooperative's credit activities comes from Saldo Anggaran Lebih (SAL) APBN, not regular APBN, APBD, or APBDes funds. This money is placed in Himbara banks (BRI, BNI, Mandiri, BSI) to serve as the source of credit for the cooperatives.

The cooperative utilizes the Simkopdes platform, available at simkopdes.go.id and as a mobile app, to bridge trust between administrators and members. This digital system helps manage the cooperative transparently and allows users to check the status of KDMP in their specific village.

The cooperative is supported by a task force (Satgas) composed of cross-ministry and inter-agency government officials. In accordance with PMK No. 49 Tahun 2025, the village head or lurah acts as an ex-officio supervisor responsible for legalizing, developing, and managing the cooperative's human resources and governance.

The cooperative covers 15 specific locations in Lampung, including Kota Bandar Lampung, Kota Metro, and various kabupaten such as Lampung Barat, Lampung Selatan, Lampung Tengah, Lampung Timur, Lampung Utara, Mesuji, Pesawaran, Pesisir Barat, Pringsewu, Tanggamus, Tulang Bawang, Tulang Bawang Barat, and Way Kanan.

The cooperative aims to eliminate the role of middlemen and renteniers by providing direct access to staple goods and fair pricing for agricultural products. It seeks to return the economic system to the principles outlined in Article 33 of the 1945 Constitution.

The cooperative provides a range of nine business units including simpan pinjam, sembako stores, village pharmacies, health clinics, logistics for harvest results, fertilizer/saprotan stores, mini gas stations (SPBU/SPBE), digital warungs, and public service facilities.

The cooperative's credit terms allow loans of up to Rp3 billion per cooperative with an annual interest rate of 6% and a maximum tenor of 6 years. These loans are disbursed through Himbara banks (BRI, BNI, Mandiri, BSI) to support member businesses.

The cooperative ensures fair pricing for farmers and fishermen by directly collecting and managing their harvests, thereby removing the need for traditional middlemen who often exploit prices. This direct approach guarantees a transparent distribution chain.

The cooperative is part of a national initiative consisting of 80,081 units spread across all villages and kelurahan in Indonesia, with a specific focus on Lampung to build a robust village economy based on mutual aid.

The cooperative operates under the Ministry of Cooperatives of the Republic of Indonesia and is branded as a program of President Prabowo Subianto, emphasizing the slogan 'Build Village Economy, Strengthen National Economy'.

The official website of Koperasi Desa Merah Putih Lampung is kdmplampung.com.