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        "msgid": "sumatra-post-disaster-msme-recovery-to-continue-through-2028-1787845812",
        "date": "2026-08-27 21:58:33",
        "title": "Sumatra post-disaster MSME recovery to continue through 2028",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "The Indonesian government has committed to a three-year, multi-phase recovery programme for micro, small, and medium enterprises in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra following the late 2025 floods and landslides. The scheme allocates Rp618 billion for 2026, Rp622 billion for 2027, and Rp21 billion for 2028, targeting hundreds of thousands of MSMEs. The Ministry also confirmed that MSME Revival Clinics will remain active to provide long-term consultation and mentoring support for affected business owners.",
        "content": "<p>In a press release quoted here in Jakarta on Thursday, Maman noted\nthe economic recovery goes beyond initial post-disaster aid. It also\ninvolves ensuring business continuity, so that local economic activity\nin affected areas can thrive again.<\/p>\n<p>He added the central government will keep coordinating with local\nauthorities to implement the recovery programme, which was put in place\nafter devastating floods and landslides struck the three provinces in\nlate 2025.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe central government will not leave provincial, district, and city\ngovernments alone,\u201d Maman reassured.<\/p>\n<p>Under the scheme prepared by the Ministry, the recovery programme\nwill run in phases over three years, with Rp618 billion (approximately\nUS$34.79 million) allocated for 2026 to target 212,000 MSMEs.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesian youth urged to preserve cultural identity in\nMSME<\/p>\n<p>The recovery programme will continue in 2027 with Rp622 billion,\naimed at reaching 215,000 MSMEs and followed by Rp21 billion in 2028\ntargeting 11,000 MSMEs.<\/p>\n<p>Maman noted the programme\u2019s rollout was pushed back by roughly a\nmonth and a half as the government entered the economic recovery phase,\nwhile adjusting its budgeting mechanism.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is important to understand that the economic recovery phase only\nbegan in recent months, alongside necessary budget adjustments.\nNevertheless, we remain fully committed to carrying it out,\u201d the\nminister said.<\/p>\n<p>Ensuring the programme truly reaches the eligible recipients, the\nMinistry has asked regional governments to expedite the submission and\nverification of candidate lists, which must be completed by September\n14, 2026 at the latest.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to support the MSMEs\u2019 recovery, the Ministry confirmed\nthe MSME Revival Clinics operating in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West\nSumatra will remain active as part of long-term support for\ndisaster-affected business owners.<\/p>\n<p>The clinics serve as consultation hubs aimed at resolving operational\nchallenges, while also facilitating data collection and updates to\nsupport ongoing business mentoring and empowerment initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Danantara stresses SOEs\u2019 role in national trade\necosystem<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia to classify ride-hailing bike drivers as\nmicro-entrepreneurs<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Shofi Ayudiana, Raka Adji<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/sumatra-post-disaster-msme-recovery-to-continue-through-2028-1787845812",
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