The Indonesian government is seeking to expedite the development of the digital economy as a strategic pillar of national transformation. Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, delivered the remarks virtually at the "High-Level Thematic Roundtable on Digital Innovations for Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)," which was organized as part of the 80th session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific on Tuesday. "We are focusing on realizing a productive, advanced, and high-value added business ecosystem through priority economic sectors' digitalization. Including a special focus on MSME (micro, small, and medium enterprise) empowerment and technology start-up companies as well as stronger cybersecurity," he informed. To prepare this ecosystem for the future, the minister said that Indonesia is strengthening its commitment to comprehensive research and development (R&D) and technological innovation. The government has also launched a White Paper on Digital Economic Development 2030, a multi-stakeholder strategy involving institutions, associations, academics, and industry to determine the direction of future digital travel, he added. Moreover, Indonesia has partnered with the relevant authorities to secure financial inclusion and ensure better access to financial services for all levels of society, Hartarto said. (ICE GIACARTA)

Fonte notizia: Antara News, 23 April 2024