BPS-Statistics Lampung Province Holds 2026 Economic Census Socialization

BPS-Statistics Lampung Province held a socialization session for the 2026 Economic Census (SE2026) at the Swiss-Belhotel Lampung. The event featured speakers from academia, the media, and local government. It aimed to increase public understanding of how the Economic Census provides strategic development data.

The event opened with remarks by Ahmadriswan Nasution, Head of BPS-Statistics Lampung Province. He stressed that SE2026 is key for national and regional economic policies. "The SE2026 data benefits government, businesses, and the public. This census helps map economic competitiveness and guides data-based development," he said.

The 2026 Economic Census will be conducted from May to July 2026. It will cover all of Indonesia and all business sectors outside of agriculture. The data will include both large and small-scale businesses, using digital economy, spatial data, and sustainability principles.

In the presentation session, Drs. Mahfudi, MT emphasized the importance of a publicity strategy to ensure greater public awareness and understanding of the 2026 Census. He encouraged the involvement of various parties, including the mass media, business associations, and public figures. "The success of the outreach program depends on how we build trust among business actors to provide accurate data," he said.

Abdul Gofur, Editor-in-Chief of the Lampung Post, added that the publication of the 2026 Census needs to utilize a combination of digital and conventional media. He believes that the use of local influencers, news portals, and social media campaigns with specific hashtags can amplify the census's reach.

Ganjar Jationo, Head of the Lampung Communication and Information Technology Office, emphasized local government support for the 2026 Census. He suggested outreach should extend to the village level. Joint roll calls and testimonials from regional heads can help the public understand the census's benefits.

The discussion also highlighted strategies for dealing with misinformation, cross-stakeholder collaboration, and leveraging public moments to promote the 2026 Census. Local media outlets, such as the Lampung Post, expressed their readiness to partner in publicizing this initiative.

With the spirit of collaboration between BPS, local governments, the media, and the business world, SE2026 is expected to run smoothly and produce quality data to support fair and sustainable economic transformation.