CNN Indonesia presents the “Head to Head with Elvira” program that will discuss the current topic “Minister Purbaya’s Breakthrough, New Style of Managing State Finances” on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. The program is hosted by Elvira Khairunnisa as anchor and features six expert speakers from various backgrounds: Yunarto Wijaya (Executive Director of Charta Politika), Said Didu (Former Secretary of the Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises), Prof. Perdana Wahyu Santosa (Director of GREAT Institute), Media Wahyudi Askar (Director of Public Policy at Celios), Ferdinand Hutahaean (PDI Perjuangan Politician), and Yudi Purnomo (Former KPK Investigator). This discussion will examine the new policies in state financial management initiated by Minister Purbaya, with perspectives from political, economic, governance, and state financial oversight angles.
This program aligns with the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 16 on Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, which emphasizes the importance of good governance, transparency, and accountability in public financial management. Through discussions involving various perspectives from practitioners, academics, and former officials, the program contributes to enhancing public literacy about effective and responsible state financial management. By providing an open dialogue platform on economic policies and state finances, CNN Indonesia supports the creation of a more critical and informed society in monitoring public fund management, while promoting good governance practices toward a more advanced and prosperous Indonesia.
