JIF 2022 Raises Issue of Post-Pandemic Challenges and Climate Change
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
The Jakarta Investment Centre (JIC) Management Unit collaborated with U20 Mayor Summit and Bank Indonesia to hold the Jakarta Investment Forum (JIF) 2022 on Thursday (9/1).
The theme of Investing in Resilience is in line with the Jakarta Mid-term Regional Development Plan (RPJMD) for the 2023-2026 period
JIF 2022, which carries the theme 'Investing in Resilience', will take place offline and virtual through the Jakarta Capital City Government Youtube channel. Registration of participants has been opened through the invest.jakarta.go.id page.
More than 400 participants will attend the investment business forum event. They consist of embassies of foreign countries, representatives of government agencies, representatives of BUMD, international organizations, chambers of commerce, investors, private parties or entrepreneurs, associations and non-profit organizations, as well as other stakeholders.
City, UNDP Collaborate to Strengthen Protection for Women and ChildrenJakarta PMPTSP Agency Head Benni Aguscandra stated that the theme 'Investing in Resilience' is in line with the priority issues of U20 with the theme 'Recover Together, Recover Stronger' which will be held from August 30 to 31, 2022.
As an integrated event, JIF and U20 focused on two main issues namely post-pandemic challenges and climate change.
"The theme of Investing in Resilience is in line with the Jakarta Mid-term Regional Development Plan (RPJMD) for the 2023-2026 period which aims to create a resilient and sustainable city regeneration and open up environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)-based investment opportunities," he explained, Tuesday (8/30).
Through the collaboration of various parties, JIF is a clear proof of Jakarta's commitment to climate change mitigation and the transformation of Jakarta into a greener and livable city.
It would discuss investment opportunities in Jakarta, such as the Sustainable Food System, Waste Management through Circular Economy and Public Private Partnership (PPP) Green Investment to encourage sustainable projects.
"We are also collaborating with the British Embassy to present a thematic discussion with the theme Funding Infrastructure: Unlocking Multi-Resources in Structuring the Project," he closed.
