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Bank Indonesia Encourages Synergy of MSMEs through KKI Virtual 2020 Second Series

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Bank Indonesia Encourages Synergy of MSMEs through KKI Virtual 2020 Second Series Credit Image: Personal Documentation

Kapanlagi.com - Continuing the success of its first series, Karya Kreatif Indonesia Virtual 2020 second session also went on with enthusiasm. For this edition, KKI Virtual 2020 brings the theme 'Digital Synergy of MSMEs', where the event was held from Wednesday (7/10) until Friday (8/10) tomorrow.

Perry Warjiyo, the Governor of Bank Indonesia, explained that this event is a development of MSMEs to prepare strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic, starting from production, marketing, to capital.

"Even though we are currently facing a pandemic situation, it does not deter our efforts to continue developing MSMEs to be stronger, more creative, and ready to adapt in the new normal era. Of course, the first thing we need to do is rapid technological innovation to promote the development of new fast, easy, and affordable business models for MSMEs," said Warjiyo on Wednesday (7/10) in Jakarta.

1. Synergy between Bank Indonesia and DEKARNAS

The event was opened by showcasing a variety of fashion products resulting from collaboration between fostered MSMEs and leading national designers. This Creative Works of Indonesia series 2 exhibition also features 377 MSMEs fostered by Bank Indonesia, consisting of 127 traditional fabrics and ready-made garments, 74 crafts, 132 processed culinary products, and 44 coffees.

All MSMEs showcased this time have gone through curation from synergy with various parties, including DEKRANAS and DEKRANASDA. Bank Indonesia indeed considers synergy with DEKRANAS to be very important. Therefore, at the end of the event, both parties signed a memorandum of understanding.

It is expected that through this collaboration, joint efforts to build the craft sub-sector with premium, high-quality, and heritage characteristics can be further strengthened. In the future, the synergy between Bank Indonesia and the national craft council is expected to encourage the development of artisans both at the central and regional levels.

Mrs. Wury Ma'aruf Amin, as the Chairperson of DEKRANAS, expressed that craft centers as the basis of people's economy need to develop a spirit of creating and innovating regularly. Artisans need to be facilitated and provided with ease to showcase their works.

Exhibitions of artisans' creative products will make our craft production more recognized not only domestically but also internationally. Therefore, the use of digital technology, as done by Bank Indonesia through the virtual exhibition of Creative Works of Indonesia, is one of the appropriate choices in dealing with the current situation and conditions.

2. The Greatest Challenges

On the same occasion, the Minister of Manpower, Mrs. Ida Fauziyah, also expressed her support for the improvement of MSME productivity in the digital transformation era as it can create many job opportunities. The biggest challenge is still the high number of low-educated citizens. Various educations are continuously being pursued so that job seekers are ready to face the industrial revolution 4.0.

In addition to the virtual event, this exhibition also organizes physical displays of potential flagship MSME products fostered by Bank Indonesia in 18 Bank Indonesia offices. Of course, with strict implementation of health protocols.

(kpl/gtr)

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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