Discussion with the Deputy Minister of Communication and Informatics: Building an Inclusive Digital Ecosystem

Kapanlagi.com - Welcome to a new era! Now, digital technology has been, is, and will be the main driver of Indonesia's progress. However, behind these great opportunities, there are social challenges that need to be addressed together. One crucial issue is the significant digital gap that still exists across various layers of society.

In fact, referring to a study by the Ministry of Communication and Informatics of the Republic of Indonesia, the average demand for digital talent is 458,043 people per year from 2025 to 2030. This is just the issue of human resources. Furthermore, there is the problem of inequality (asymmetrical relations) between platforms and content.

Starting from officially regulated media that are tightly controlled by government regulations to social media, which is much freer in broadcasting content. Meanwhile, from the aspect of public behavior among netizens, out of 300 people (Indonesian citizens), only one (1) person has digital security awareness.

Account owners often have only one password for many online platforms, logging in but not logging out while surfing the digital world. And various other activities that can harm digital technology users. As a result, the Digital Security Measurement of Indonesian society is considered low.

1. Still Lacks a Strong Content Ecosystem

Indonesia still lacks a strong digital content ecosystem. Content creators are working independently, while the platforms that distribute this content are making large profits that flow abroad.

Constructive discussions regarding the digital ecosystem took place during an audience with the Indonesian Television Academy (ATVI), which is transforming into the EMTEK Digital Media Institute (IMDE), alongside the Deputy Minister of Communication and Informatics, Nezar Patria, on Tuesday, (13/8) at the Ministry of Communication and Informatics Office.

"Campuses are facing a society that is controlled by digital. The government, industry, and campuses are collaborative forces to address issues related to content production and distribution as well as its social impacts," said Nezar, who was accompanied that morning by the Director General of Informatics Applications, Hokky Situngkir, along with the Head of BPSDM Kominfo, Hary Budiarto.

2. Collaboration of ATVI

Accompanied by the Deputy Director of Academics, Ciptono Budisetyo, and the Deputy Director of Non-Academics, Rewindinar, the Director of ATVI, Totok Amin Soefijanto, promotes the digital ecosystem.

ATVI will collaborate with the Multimedia Polytechnic in Yogyakarta, which is a PTKL (Higher Education of Ministry/Institution) under the Ministry of Communication and Information in organizing training and certification for professionals in the field of digital content.

3. Support for the Government

ATVI, as a campus closely affiliated with the industry (affiliated with the EMTEK Group), will support the government in efforts to build inclusive synergy, among others:

•Government: Responsible for policies supporting the development of digital infrastructure.

•Industry: As the main actor in technology development, the industry plays an important role in creating innovations that benefit society and drive digital economic growth.

•Campus: Contributing to the production of competent human resources in the digital field and equipping creative and responsible content creation.

"What happens in society as a result of digital technology is a reflection," said Nezar.

4. Challenges Faced

Netizens have access to assess through digital media without having a methodology, yet it impacts real society. Broadcasting has become narrowcasting.

From being consumed simultaneously (at the same time with the same content as in conventional media), now the content broadcasted, although simultaneous, is controlled by the audience. They can watch at any time with different platforms.

5. Need for a Discussion Space for Three Perspectives

The definition of broadcasting is being challenged. Therefore, Nezar also added the need for a discussion space from the three perspectives between the government, industry, and academia to redefine broadcasting.

"Have a growth mindset for creativity," said Nezar.

"The development of an inclusive digital ecosystem is key to Indonesia's success in facing the digital era. Close collaboration between the government, industry, and academia is very important to address various existing challenges and maximize the potential available. Thus, Indonesia can become an advanced and prosperous country in the digital era," said Totok, who is currently overseeing the transformation of ATVI into the EMTEK Digital Media Institute (IMDE).

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