Government Pushes e-Government to Boost Productivity
Amid the challenging global dynamics, Indonesia is focusing on strengthening the productivity enhancement movement, which runs parallel to the implementation of efficiency measures to drive sustainable economic growth.
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The government is promoting the adoption of an electronic-based government system (e-Government) as one strategy to increase national productivity amid the challenging global dynamics.
This was conveyed by Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto when receiving a visit from Chair of the Australian Productivity Commission Danielle Wood and Australian Ambassador to Indonesia Roderick Brazier.
“It must be emphasised that amid the challenging global dynamics, Indonesia is focusing on strengthening the productivity enhancement movement that runs parallel to the implementation of efficiency to drive sustainable economic growth,” said Airlangga in his statement in Jakarta on Saturday.
In that meeting, one of the strategic agendas identified for immediate development is the implementation of policy studies related to the adoption of e-Government.
This initiative is seen to have significant potential in increasing productivity, including amid the government’s ongoing efficiency policies.
The meeting also discussed strengthening Indonesia-Australia economic cooperation, particularly in enhancing productivity, human resource development, and strengthening the economic resilience of both countries.
Furthermore, the Coordinating Minister expressed support for the continuity of the PROSPERA programme, including the involvement of the Australian Productivity Commission in the second phase of the programme.
Through this cooperation, it is hoped that evidence-based policy recommendations can be produced to drive policy reforms and national productivity enhancement.
“Under the PROSPERA Phase II framework, the Australian Productivity Commission is expected to conduct research related to developing a workforce that is adaptive to technological advancements. In addition, the preparation of national recommendations regarding the utilisation of artificial intelligence in Indonesia is one of the important aspects that needs to be addressed,” he explained.
In addition, the government also highlighted the importance of tax reforms as part of the national priority agenda, which is expected to be a focus in the implementation of the next phase of PROSPERA.
Meanwhile, Danielle Wood stated Australia’s readiness to strengthen cooperation in enhancing the capacity of the public services sector to drive productivity, investment, and sustainable economic growth.
Australian Ambassador to Indonesia Roderick Brazier also reaffirmed his government’s commitment to supporting Indonesia’s accession process to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).