Jakarta, May 29 -- The Indonesian government's initiative to establish 80 thousand Red and White Village Cooperatives has sparked an intense debate among people.

According to the government, the program's aim is to drive economic growth and empower rural communities. However, several parties have expressed concern that the move, if not managed carefully, could pose a new threat to the village economy.

President Prabowo Subianto has often emphasized the importance of building food independence, village economic sovereignty, and mutual cooperation.

However, it begs the question: Can the plan for village cooperatives truly bring about this independence?

Under Prabowo's leadership, the government has set the target to form 80 thousand Red...