Gonzaga Entrepreneur Community Strengthens National MSME Ecosystem
The Gonzaga Entrepreneurship Community (KWG) officially inaugurated its new management for the 2026–2029 period at Dapoer Balekambang, South Jakarta, on Saturday (13/6/2026). In this new leadership structure, Eddy Sambuaga has been entrusted as General Chairman to lead the organisation, which focuses on developing entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation among Gonzaga College alumni.
This inauguration marks a new chapter for KWG, which has been officially established since 2016. Under the new leadership, the organisation reaffirms its commitment to strengthening the national entrepreneurship ecosystem through cross-sector collaboration, ranging from the government and the business world to educational institutions and other communities.
KWG General Chairman, Eddy Sambuaga, revealed that Indonesia currently faces significant challenges in increasing the number of entrepreneurs. According to data from the Ministry of MSMEs, the national entrepreneurship ratio in 2025 reached only 3.29 per cent. This figure remains below that of developed nations, which typically maintain a ratio above 10 per cent.
“The fact that the national entrepreneurship ratio is still below developed nations is a collective task that we must address. KWG is ready to take a concrete part through measurable programmes and real partnerships to support the Government’s agenda in strengthening the people’s economy and MSMEs,” said Eddy in a statement on Sunday (14/6/2026).
In addition to expanding external partnerships, Eddy emphasised that KWG will continue to be optimised as a platform for collaboration and business networking for alumni. KWG is also committed to encouraging organisational regeneration by involving more young alumni to remain relevant in facing future economic challenges.
Support for the new management was also expressed by the Gonzaga College Alumni Association (IKA GONA). The Chairman of IKA GONA, Ariston Herwindo, stated that KWG plays a strategic role in nurturing new entrepreneurs while strengthening existing business players operating at a larger scale.
Ariston added that in building a sustainable business, the primary capital required is not merely technical skill, but rather character and discipline.
“For an entrepreneur, skills can be trained. However, the most important things are discipline and attitude. These character values have been instilled by Gonzaga from the very beginning,” said Ariston.
On the same occasion, the Head of Gonzaga College Jakarta, Pater Eduard C. Ratu Dopo, S.J., M.Ed., emphasised the importance of fostering an entrepreneurial spirit from an early age within the educational environment. According to him, schools must be able to produce a generation that is creative, innovative, and ready to adapt to changing times.
He explained that Gonzaga College is currently developing learning approaches that encourage students to understand the concepts of leadership, innovation, and the fundamentals of business and entrepreneurship.
As a community rooted in an alumni network, KWG views the strengthening of the entrepreneurship sector as a strategic step in supporting the Indonesia Emas 2045 vision, particularly regarding job creation, MSME development, and the improvement of human resource quality.