March 2025 – Indonesia UMKM and Creative Economy are set for growth. In recent high-level meetings, government and private sector leaders discussed new strategies. The discussions focused on boosting Indonesia UMKM and the Creative Economy. This article explains the key initiatives and future plans.
Strengthening Indonesia UMKM and Creative Economy: Strategic Investment
On 11 March 2025, a meeting was held at Smesco Indonesia. Government officials from the Ministry of SMEs met with Mr. Ali Hadji’s investment team. The Vice Minister, Mr. Helvy Moraza, explained that the ministry now supports small, medium, and micro enterprises. Moreover, he emphasized the need to solve capital access and market expansion challenges.
Additionally, the meeting reviewed several investment sectors such as digitalization, manufacturing, agriculture, tourism, and automotive. Private sector representatives also showed interest in developing the fisheries sector around the Makassar Strait.
Advancing Indonesia UMKM and Creative Economy: Global Partnerships
On 17 March 2025, another session took place at Merdeka Tower. This meeting was with the Ministry of Creative Economy and Mr. Ali Hadji’s ecosystem. The focus was on boosting Indonesia UMKM and the Creative Economy through creative and digital innovations. The session outlined the ministry’s priority areas, including cultural creativity, design, digital technology, and media.
Furthermore, Mr. Ali Hadji discussed his ongoing projects. He mentioned his international agreements and investments starting at 10 million euros. Also, he presented various investment methods such as credit expo financing, direct investment, and public-private partnerships.
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Looking Ahead
Both meetings ended with a promise to work closely on new initiatives. Leaders from both sides agreed to hold more sessions soon. They will plan further actions to support Indonesia UMKM and Creative Economy. This collaboration is expected to drive investment and innovation across the nation.
