Ministry of Creative Economy Drives Enhancement of Digital Talent in Creative Sector

Jakarta — Indonesia’s Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky Harsya is collaborating with three digital associations and the KADIN Digital Ecosystem Board to drive improvements in digital talent quality within the creative sector as a new engine for national economic growth.

“Collaboration can support a technology-based ecosystem, particularly regarding talent development, market access, funding schemes, and many other matters that genuinely assist the Government. Today’s exploratory collaboration is very important for strengthening Indonesia’s digital ecosystem,” the Minister of Creative Economy stated in a statement confirmed in Jakarta on Friday.

The meeting brought together three associations — the National Information and Communication Technology Entrepreneurs Association (APTIKNAS), the Indonesian Digitalisation and Cyber Security Association (ADIGSI), the Indonesian Fintech Association (AFTECH), and KADIN Indonesia’s Digital Ecosystem Board — serving as a strategic discussion forum to align government programmes with industry initiatives in driving digital talent growth, technological innovation, and ecosystem strengthening.

During the meeting, the Minister of Creative Economy also presented eight creative economy pillars (ASTA EKRAF) encompassing Creative Economy Data, Creative Economy Wisdom, Creative Economy Talent, Creative Economy Infrastructure, Creative Economy Synergy, Creative Economy Market, Creative Economy Funding, and Prosperous Creative Economy.

Representatives from the digital associations also outlined various initiatives to strengthen Indonesia’s technology ecosystem, including cybersecurity strengthening, digital talent development, and cross-sector collaboration alignment supporting continuous innovation.

“Digitalisation certainly provides convenience, but it also opens potential risks such as fraud and digital crime. Therefore, we must build cybersecurity and digital trust to strengthen Indonesia’s digital economy ecosystem,” said APTIKNAS Chairman Soegiharto Santoso (Hoky).

The discussion continued with exploration of potential synergies from programmes across the Creative Economy Ministry’s directorates in digital talent development, strengthening the cybersecurity technology industry’s capacity, and reinforcing cross-sector collaboration supporting national digital transformation.

Additionally, ADIGSI also focused on highlighting human resources competency development through digital security literacy in addressing increasingly complex cyber threats.

Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky Harsya expressed appreciation for the work plans and programmes presented by the digital associations in promoting digital infrastructure strengthening and mentoring for various associations and technology ecosystem stakeholders.