The Acting Head of the Yogyakarta Special Region Statistics Agency (BPS), Endang Tri Wahyuningsih, attended the launch of the 2026 Economic Census (SE2026) for Gunungkidul Regency on Monday (June 29th) at Bangsal Sewokoprojo, Gunungkidul. The event was attended by the Regent of Gunungkidul, the Regional Leadership Communication Forum (Forkopimda), heads of agencies and regional government agencies (OPD) within Gunungkidul, business associations, the media, and BPS's partners.
In her remarks, Endang stated that the presence of stakeholders today demonstrates a shared commitment to providing quality economic data for better development. "The 2026 Economic Census is the fifth economic census conducted by BPS, and we greatly appreciate the support of all parties," she said. Endang explained that the 2026 Economic Census data collection covers all businesses and families, ensuring that policies are aligned with real-world conditions. "The resulting data will serve as a critical foundation for formulating effective and targeted development policies," she added. Thus, the 2026 Economic Census is expected to improve public welfare and national development.
The Regent of Gunungkidul, Endah Subekti Kuntariningsih, stated that this Economic Census is a major national effort to capture Indonesia's economic structure. "The data collected will form the basis for strategic policies that will have a real impact on society," she said. The Regent encouraged the public and businesses to welcome census officers and provide honest and accurate data. "Identity and data are fully protected by law," she added.
The event concluded with a farewell ceremony for the 2026 economic census officers by the Regent of Gunungkidul, accompanied by the Acting Head of the Yogyakarta Special Region Statistics Agency (BPS) and members of the Regional Leadership Communication Forum (Forkopimda). "Let's welcome the future of Gunungkidul's development based on quality data," said the Regent.
