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Rabu, 15 Mei 2024

Supporting MSME Advancement, Ministry of Investment Hosts Solo Raya Cultural MSME Empowerment Forum

Surakarta, May 15, 2024 – The Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry/BKPM, in collaboration with the National Crafts Council (Dekranas) and the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) Surakarta, held the MSME Empowerment Forum for Independent Women Entrepreneurs through Skills Enhancement on Tuesday morning (May 14) at Wuryaningratan, Surakarta. The event was part of the 44th Anniversary of Dekranas and aligned with the series of activities for the 10th Solo Great Sale in 2024.

The forum, attended by 300 women entrepreneurs from Solo Raya and surrounding areas, aimed to improve the skills and competitiveness of MSME operators through presentations and discussions on business improvement strategies. Chairperson of Dekranas Tri Tito Karnavian urged all MSMEs in Solo Raya to leverage this momentum to enhance the marketing of their products.


“Running an MSME is not an easy task, as it typically involves challenges in capital and marketing. I extend my gratitude to Mrs. Bahlil for bridging the Ministry of Investment and MSMEs. Hopefully, activities like this can address the challenges faced by MSMEs,” Tri stated.


Sri Suparni Bahlil, Head of Business Management at Dekranas, expressed hope that this forum would encourage the growth of independent women-owned MSMEs capable of competing in global markets. She emphasized the importance of collaboration among women entrepreneurs to maximize potential and expand their businesses.


“Women entrepreneurs in MSMEs are an integral part of our economic structure. Women-owned MSMEs play a vital role in strengthening the overall economy,” Sri Bahlil remarked.


Women, who often juggle their roles as entrepreneurs and homemakers, must support one another to compete in an increasingly competitive market. She expressed her hope that this forum would foster a significant increase in the number of women entrepreneurs.


“We also hope this forum serves as a gateway for collaboration among women entrepreneurs, as it provides an opportunity to share knowledge, experiences, and strategies,” she added.


Deputy for Investment Climate Development, Iwan Suryana, explained that this event was held alongside the 10th Solo Great Sale in 2024 to build an advanced and competitive business ecosystem in the Solo Raya region.


“The participation of the Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry/BKPM in activities focused on MSME development and empowerment is expected to contribute to creating a sustainable business ecosystem in Surakarta. This will extend beyond the duration of the Solo Great Sale and into the long term,” Iwan explained.


The MSME Empowerment Forum for Independent Women Entrepreneurs through Skills Enhancement, held in celebration of the 44th Anniversary of Dekranas in Surakarta, was also attended by Vice Chairperson I of Dekranas Loemongga Agus Gumiwang and Chairperson of Dekranasda Surakarta, Selvi Ananda.


For further information, please contact:

Ricky Kusmayadi

Head of Communications and Information Services Bureau

Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry/BKPM

E-mail: rickykusmayadi@bkpm.go.id

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