PPKUKM Agency Strengthens Synergy with 21 Industry Associations

Jakarta Industry Trade Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises (PPKUKM) Agency Head, Elisabeth Ratu Rante Allo made a meeting with 21 industry associations virtually.

That means, the industrial sector continues to have a very important role in Jakarta's economic growth

Those 21 associations were including Indonesian Handicraft Producers and Exporters Association (ASEPHI), Indonesian Leather Finished Goods Industry Association (ABKINDO), Indonesian Leather Craft Association (ASKRAKINDO), and Dried Flower Crafts Association (ASPRINGTA).

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Then Indonesian Furniture and Handicraft Industry Association (ASMINDO), Indonesian Bottled Water Company Association (ASPADIN), as well as Indonesian Tofu and Tempe Manufacturers Association (PRIMKOPTI).

The meeting aimed to understand various issues that may be faced by industry actors and establish communication thus good relations between local governments and associations/industry actors can be harmonious, synergistic, and collaborative.

Based on BPS data, she said, the Jakarta economy grew by 10.91 percent (Year on Year/YoY) in this year's second quarter. Seeing this number, the manufacturing sector remained the leading sector with growth reaching 2.54 percent, followed by the trade sector with 2.01 percent and the provision of accommodation at 1.59 percent.

"That means, the industrial sector continues to have a very important role in Jakarta's economic growth," she stated, Friday (10/1).

She explained, despite the economic growth was quite good, the situation had not returned to normal. Thereby, the government gave a policy of relaxing the operation of the industry through a trial to be able to fully operate 100 percent at the time during PPKM.

"We also remind them to continuously apply strict and disciplined health protocols to avoid industrial clusters," she explained.

Further, her agency would soon hold regular partner meetings, in this case industry associations.

"The government, industry actors and the community can work together synergistically and collaboratively to develop Jakarta," he furthered.

At that time, Jakarta Branch Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) Vice Chairman, Rainer conveyed his input to help SMIs in the capital to immediately improve their quality through the process of PIRT circulation permits, HAKI and halal certification.

"We appreciate the administration to consistently facilitate them with programs and ease of licensing in creating a favorable industrial climate before and during the pandemic. Hopefully, the quantity and quality of service can be improved," he uttered.

Indonesian Animation Industry Association (AINAKI) Secretary General, Eka Chandra also gave an appreciation for starting to develop the animation and video industry.

"We want more creative industry activities to be developed. As creative industry actors, we're ready to collaborate to help and support the promotion of industrial products in Jakarta through design, video, animation and games," he stressed.