After studying the sixth session topic entitled Infrastructure and
also read the additional material, please give your own opinion regarding the following issue. Lately, Indonesia has built some crucial infrastructures like toll roads, airports, dams, etc. Please explain the effect of those infrastructures to Indonesia’s economic growth! Answer : Infrastructure development plays a very important role in spurring economic growth, both at the national and regional levels, as well as reducing unemployment, alleviating poverty and of course increasing people's welfare. Therefore the Government is committed to continuing to increase infrastructure development, because the availability of reliable infrastructure is very important to support economic activity and business growth. Government policies that are leaning towards infrastructure development programs as a priority are considered as effective and appropriate steps to encourage increased economic activity in the real sector. With the resurgence of construction industry activity, the acceleration of infrastructure development can proceed. The impact will be a multiplier effect which is closely related to job creation, provision of infrastructure that supports the people's economy. the government and the construction service business world each need to prepare strategic and effective steps to contribute to infrastructure development. in order to have a positive impact on national economic growth, it is necessary to strive for the amount of contribution to the national economy.