Deputy Minister Emphasises Synchronisation and Collaboration to Advance MSMEs in Indonesia
Deputy Minister for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Helvi Moraza has emphasised the importance of synchronisation and collaboration with various stakeholders in efforts to advance MSMEs in Indonesia. The deputy minister made the remarks whilst opening the Socialisation and Public Consultation on the MSME Ministry's Strategic Plan for 2025-2029 in Surabaya on Monday, July 2025.
"I agree with Pak Emil, who highlighted the importance of synchronisation from the provincial level, particularly with the agencies responsible for MSMEs at the district and city levels. That is why today we have begun by gathering the heads of MSME-related agencies from across Indonesia," said Deputy Minister Helvi in a statement received on Tuesday, 3 July 2025.
At the same event, Acting Governor of East Java Emil Dardak noted that programme synchronisation at the provincial level was needed in MSME management to ensure initiatives are well-targeted and their benefits felt by MSME entrepreneurs.
According to Deputy Minister Helvi, regional leaders have a better understanding of the potential of their areas and communities, and therefore the MSME Ministry hopes to receive numerous recommendations from the regions regarding which MSMEs should be supported for the advancement of MSMEs in Indonesia.
"Of course, we want this planning approach to be bottom-up rather than top-down. To that end, we are striving to receive input from all of you so that the empowerment and protection of MSMEs remains effective," she said.
Regarding collaboration, Deputy Minister Helvi continued that the MSME Ministry has established various partnerships in line with the directives of President Prabowo. She noted that several collaborations have already been forged by the MSME Ministry, including with the Ministry of Manpower, the Ministry of Creative Economy, the Ministry of Tourism, and the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection.
For market access, partnerships have been established with the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Investment/BKPM.
"We also have a collaboration with the Ministry of Trade — we are working together to promote MSME Go Export. Then, regarding downstream processing with BKPM, we will be paired up to create partnerships between MSMEs and large-scale entrepreneurs," she said.
Beyond collaboration with ministries and government agencies, Deputy Minister Helvi added that the MSME Ministry has also undertaken cooperation and empowerment activities for MSMEs across Indonesia with various parties, including regional governments, state-owned enterprises, the private sector, digital platforms, financing institutions, universities, and relevant associations.
"I agree with Pak Emil, who highlighted the importance of synchronisation from the provincial level, particularly with the agencies responsible for MSMEs at the district and city levels. That is why today we have begun by gathering the heads of MSME-related agencies from across Indonesia," said Deputy Minister Helvi in a statement received on Tuesday, 3 July 2025.
At the same event, Acting Governor of East Java Emil Dardak noted that programme synchronisation at the provincial level was needed in MSME management to ensure initiatives are well-targeted and their benefits felt by MSME entrepreneurs.
According to Deputy Minister Helvi, regional leaders have a better understanding of the potential of their areas and communities, and therefore the MSME Ministry hopes to receive numerous recommendations from the regions regarding which MSMEs should be supported for the advancement of MSMEs in Indonesia.
"Of course, we want this planning approach to be bottom-up rather than top-down. To that end, we are striving to receive input from all of you so that the empowerment and protection of MSMEs remains effective," she said.
Regarding collaboration, Deputy Minister Helvi continued that the MSME Ministry has established various partnerships in line with the directives of President Prabowo. She noted that several collaborations have already been forged by the MSME Ministry, including with the Ministry of Manpower, the Ministry of Creative Economy, the Ministry of Tourism, and the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection.
For market access, partnerships have been established with the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Investment/BKPM.
"We also have a collaboration with the Ministry of Trade — we are working together to promote MSME Go Export. Then, regarding downstream processing with BKPM, we will be paired up to create partnerships between MSMEs and large-scale entrepreneurs," she said.
Beyond collaboration with ministries and government agencies, Deputy Minister Helvi added that the MSME Ministry has also undertaken cooperation and empowerment activities for MSMEs across Indonesia with various parties, including regional governments, state-owned enterprises, the private sector, digital platforms, financing institutions, universities, and relevant associations.