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        "id": 1757456,
        "msgid": "msme-data-integration-strengthens-business-ecosystem-1779542157",
        "date": "2026-05-22 13:42:00",
        "title": "MSME data integration strengthens business ecosystem",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "Indonesia's SAPA UMKM platform was launched to standardise MSME data, aiming to streamline licensing, expand market access, and boost cross-sector collaboration. The success of SAPA UMKM depends on continuous data updates by local governments and active engagement across government, business, universities and communities, with oversight from the Ministry of Home Affairs.",
        "content": "<p>\u201cWhen we talk about MSME, its data varies. Sometimes, the differences\nare quite extreme,\u201d Sugiarto said in a statement here on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>However, he appreciates the launch of Micro, Small, and Medium\nEnterprises Service Application System (SAPA UMKM) to strengthen\nbusiness ecosystem through data integration and cross-sector\ncollaboration.<\/p>\n<p>He explained the MSME\u2019s data makes it difficult for local governments\nto formulate appropriate development measures, from licensing assistance\nto expanding market access for MSMEs.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia develops Sapa UMKM super app to support 57\nmillion MSMEs<\/p>\n<p>In addition, Sugiarto also said the diverse characteristics of MSMEs\nrequire different approaches in the business development process.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese MSMEs have different variations. Their different approaches\nhave different rhythms,\u201d he said while attending SAPA UMKM launching at\nthe Ministry of National Development Planning (PPN\/Bappenas) office in\nJakarta on Thursday (May 21).<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, SAPA UMKM is an important programme in providing more\nintegrated database while strengthening synergy between stakeholders in\nthe MSME development, he added.<\/p>\n<p>Sugiarto also encouraged the strengthening of collaborative work\npatterns (co-creation) involving the government, private sector,\nuniversities, and communities in designing solutions for MSMEs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen there is a platform that allows them to sit together, building\non the principle of co-creation; then this is also a step forward,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: MSME ministry prepares app to support community\nbusinesses<\/p>\n<p>However, he emphasized the success of SAPA UMKM programme depends\nheavily on the active involvement of local governments, particularly in\nupdating and utilizing MSME\u2019s data continuously.<\/p>\n<p>Regional leaders play a crucial role in continuously updating and\nupgrading MSME\u2019s data since they understand the conditions and the needs\nof businesses in their regions.<\/p>\n<p>Then, Sugiarto ensured the Ministry of Home Affairs would support and\noversee the implementation of SAPA UMKM, so that the programme could be\noptimally utilized by local governments.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Ministry of Home Affairs will oversee this. We will ensure that\nregional leaders promote this initiative so that MSME in the regions can\nbenefit from it,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Govt to launch SAPA UMKM to support MSME digitally<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Fianda Sjofjan Rassat, Katriana<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/msme-data-integration-strengthens-business-ecosystem-1779542157",
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