Jakarta, June 1 -- Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund management agency Danantara is a strategic government initiative aimed at strengthening the country's human resources, said the agency's Chief Investment Officer (CIO), Pandu Sjahrir.

"Danantara is an institution focused on developing human capital," he said when met here on Sunday.

While Indonesia is abundant in natural resources such as nickel and coal, Sjahrir emphasized that unlocking their full potential requires a highly skilled and competent workforce.

"How do we turn natural resources into tangible outcomes? It's people who make that happen. That's why we are investing and collaborating globally -- to bring in know-how, drive technology transfer, and ensure long-term capacity...