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Rabu, 24 Juli 2024

Enhancing the Competence of Papua's MSMEs to Promote Growth and Competitiveness

Jayapura, July 24, 2024 – Committed to boosting the capacity of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Papua, the Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) collaborated with the National Crafts Council (Dekranas) and the Papua Provincial Government to organize the MSME Competence Enhancement Forum in Jayapura on Monday (July 22). This is the third forum held in 2024, following similar events in Banda Aceh and Surakarta. The First Lady, Iriana Joko Widodo, as the Patron of Dekranas, and Dekranas Chairperson Wury Ma’ruf Amin, also attended and interacted with MSME actors during the event.

First Lady Iriana Joko Widodo engaged with MSME participants and encouraged them to innovate in product development and marketing. During the event, she and Dekranas Chairperson Wury Ma’ruf Amin also presented the Best Craft Award for Papua Region.


Minister of Investment and Downstream Industry/Chairman of the Investment Coordinating Board Bahlil Lahadalia shared his experiences and challenges as an MSME entrepreneur. Bahlil highlighted four key elements essential for business success: sound financial management, effective business management, consistency, and resilience.


“To be a successful entrepreneur, one must be disciplined. Great entrepreneurs don't just rise continually; they face ups and downs, challenges, and failures. These challenges must be confronted. Who says Papuans can't achieve? If someone says so, they are lazy or lack proper management,” stressed Bahlil.


Meanwhile, Dekranas Chairperson Tri Tito Karnavian emphasized the significant contribution of MSMEs to the national economy, accounting for 60.5% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Tri also highlighted that Papua’s craft products, particularly noken (woven bags), have become a symbol of Papua’s identity and need quality improvements.


“I strongly encourage preserving the unique characteristics of Papua's crafts. The uniqueness lies in the design and raw materials. Besides improving quality and competence, it is crucial to maintain the availability of raw materials and environmental sustainability,” said Tri.


Dekranas Business Management Chair Sri Suparni Bahlil reported that the forum was attended by 500 MSME actors from various regions in Papua. She also announced that a similar event would be held in Wamena, Papua Highland Province, on July 24, 2024. Sri expressed her appreciation for the government’s support, particularly the Ministry of Investment, in consistently collaborating with Dekranas to help MSMEs grow and become more competitive.


“We recognize Indonesia's vast wealth, and our focus on crafts reflects the identity of our regions. Let’s make the most of this opportunity to learn, share, and collaborate, pushing all of us to continue innovating and contributing to advancing Indonesia’s MSMEs,” said Sri.


The MSME Competence Enhancement Forum in Jayapura was attended by 350 MSME actors from various regions in Papua Province. The event was also graced by Deputy for Investment Climate Development Riyatno, Acting (Pj.) Governor of Papua M. Ridwan Rumasukun, and Acting Governor of Papua Highland Province. Speakers included Anna Nurbani, Director of Business Empowerment at the Ministry of Investment/BKPM; Sally Giovany, Founder and Owner of Trusmi Group; Fashion Designer Wignyo Rahadi; and representatives from the banking sector, including Bank Indonesia, Bank BRI, and Bank Papua.


The Best Craft Award recipients were selected through a process that began in early July 2024. Dekranas and the Ministry of Investment/BKPM curated MSME craft products from six provinces in Papua. The award serves as recognition for outstanding regional products and motivates all MSMEs to innovate and develop their superior products. It also encourages MSMEs to fulfill their legal obligations by obtaining a Business Identification Number (NIB) and necessary certifications. During the forum, three top participants were announced: first place went to Honai Made, an MSME supported by the Papua Highland Province Dekranasda; second place to Sanggar Noken Aniya, an MSME supported by Bank Indonesia; and third place to Sahacyda Permai, an MSME supported by Papua Central Province Dekranasda. (*)


For further information, please contact:

Leidy Novanda

Senior Public Relations Officer

Communications and Information Services Bureau

Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry/BKPM

E-mail: humas@bkpm.go.id

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