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        "id": 2062673,
        "msgid": "minister-pushes-for-msme-credit-access-beyond-java-1793346613",
        "date": "2026-10-30 12:37:55",
        "title": "Minister pushes for MSME credit access beyond Java",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "The government is seeking to expand access to business development support and financing for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across Indonesia, recognising the country\u2019s regional diversity. Its Sapa UMKM platform will bring services including certification, digitalisation, financing and market access together, alongside targeted assistance for women entrepreneurs; officials say access to capital must be paired with guidance and collaboration among governments and financial institutions.",
        "content": "<p>\u201cIndonesia is not only Java, but Indonesia consists of a wide\ndiversity and a remarkably vast territory,\u201d Abdurrahman said here on\nThursday (Oct 29).<\/p>\n<p>He stressed Indonesia\u2019s vast territory and diverse regional\ncharacteristics require empowerment policies that could reach business\nplayers in various regions.<\/p>\n<p>The government wants to ensure business players in various regions\nhave equal opportunities to raise their business capacity and obtain\nbusiness development support.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Nutrition agency ecosystem must create new local\nproducers: Minister<\/p>\n<p>One effort the ministry is pushing is developing the digital platform\ncalled \u201cSapa UMKM\u201d, designed to bring various business empowerment\nservices together in one ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are preparing an ecosystem for empowering MSMEs that connects\nbusiness improvement, legality, certification, digitalization,\nfinancing, and market access for MSMEs in one digital platform that we\nhave already launched, called Sapa UMKM,\u201d Abdurrahman said.<\/p>\n<p>He explained an integrated approach is needed because MSME players\u2019\nneeds differ depending on business conditions, management capacity, and\naccess to supporting facilities in their respective regions.<\/p>\n<p>Besides developing the digital platform, the government is also\npushing stronger assistance for women micro-entrepreneurs through the\nLaksmi (Inclusive Micro Business Capacity Acceleration Steps) program\nand a top entrepreneur exchange.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Govt says MSME credit scheme supports 12 million jobs\nas of October<\/p>\n<p>The Laksmi program is directed at improving entrepreneurship skills\nwhile connecting business players with financing opportunities and\nbusiness partners.<\/p>\n<p>Abdurrahman assessed that equal empowerment cannot be achieved by\nproviding access to capital alone. Business players also need\nassistance, so they can use financing productively and grow their\nbusinesses sustainably.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, collaboration among the central government, regional\ngovernments, and financial institutions is an important part of ensuring\nempowerment programs can reach MSME players according to their\nneeds.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: BI plans to use QRIS data for MSME credit scoring<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Govt prepares scheme for MSME involvement in free meal\nprogram<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Rolandus, Kenzu<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/minister-pushes-for-msme-credit-access-beyond-java-1793346613",
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