To Accelerate UMKM Upgrading, Kemenko PM Develops Integrated Business Ecosystem

Bandung, VIVA – The Ministry of Coordinating for Community Empowerment (Kemenko PM) is developing an integrated ecosystem that brings together micro, small, and medium enterprises (UMKM), the creative economy, and cooperatives with strategic partners. This enables UMKM to achieve economic independence through active public participation.

The ecosystem is formed through the Perintis Berdaya Connect programme, which marks a new chapter in the government’s efforts to strengthen the people’s economy via a connectivity and ecosystem-based empowerment approach. The programme was launched by the Deputy for Coordinating the Empowerment of Community Economy and Protection of Migrant Workers at Kemenko PM, Leontinus Alpha Edison, at the Bandung Creative Hub, Bandung, West Java, on Tuesday (12/5/2026).

“Perintis Berdaya Connect is a real bridge so that the community does not forever depend on social assistance, but is able to upgrade to become an economic driver,” said Leontinus, quoted from his statement on Tuesday, 12 May 2026.

He revealed that as a form of commitment to public participation, Leontinus also opened a dialogue session titled ‘From Space to Opportunity, Orchestrating the Community Business Ecosystem’ with UMKM entrepreneurs to directly hear their aspirations.

“President Prabowo has given very clear instructions: UMKM must be strengthened as the foundation of national economic resilience. Through this dialogue, we want to ensure that the policies we take are truly relevant to the needs of all of you,” said Leontinus.

In addition to the dialogue with UMKM entrepreneurs, the event continued with a Business Matching session that facilitated UMKM and creative economy entrepreneurs in consulting with experts, conducted on the principles of People, Process, and Technology.

The event also handles business legality completions, from Indonesian National Standards (SNI), halal certification, to Intellectual Property Rights (HAKI) registration. “The aspirations that emerged in the dialogue earlier show that business actors need quick and real solutions. Therefore, we ensure there is a concrete output today that is directly realised through the implementation of this business matching,” he said.

“Our focus is on accelerating legality, SNI, halal certificates, and HAKI to provide 360° protection for UMKM entrepreneurs so that they are truly safe and empowered when commercialising their products,” he added.