Bekraf Explores Collaboration in the Creative Industry with Ireland

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Minister of Creative Economy/Head of the Creative Economy Agency (Bekraf), Teuku Riefky Harsya, is exploring opportunities for collaboration between Indonesia and Ireland to advance the creative industry as an engine of economic growth.

The Creative Economy Minister assessed that Ireland is one of the appropriate partners to encourage Indonesia’s creative economy ecosystem towards the international market.

“The creative economy not only creates jobs but also shapes a more inclusive and forward-looking economy. In this context, Ireland is an appropriate partner with strengths in content for storytelling, the digital industry, literature, and film, reflecting a globally connected creative ecosystem,” said the Creative Economy Minister in a statement received on Wednesday.

Thus, inter-country connectivity can continue to foster collaboration to make the creative economy one of the engines driving Indonesia’s growth, driven by ideas, innovation, and talent.

Riefky stated that the Ministry of Creative Economy will continue to support greater talent exchanges from the perspective of cross-student, artist residencies, and cultural initiatives with Ireland so that it can compete not only at the national level but also among global creative communities.

This meeting proves the importance of creativity and culture relations as a bridge for cooperation between the two countries.

“Saint Patrick’s Day is not just a celebration about Ireland, but also about creativity and culture connected with the global community. We see Indonesia as an important partner so that the creative economy becomes the core of the cooperation we want to build and grow together,” said Sharon Lennon.

She hopes that Indonesia can later become part of the global Saint Patrick’s Day celebration while strengthening collaboration between industry players, academics, and creative communities from both countries.