RI Champion 3 Dunia For Creative Economy, Sandiaga: Modal Serap 4.4 Million Work Fields

JAKARTA - Indonesia through the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy has won third place in the world in the creative economy.

Seeing these achievements, the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno said this is the largest capital for the country and is able to absorb up to 4.4 million jobs in 2024.

"The target of job opportunities for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) is the backbone of the Indonesian economy today," said Sandiaga, Friday, December 22.

He hopes that MSME players in Toba district, North Sumatra will develop creative economy products.

"Because tourist destinations in Toba districts have been able, the government has built several infrastructure facilities, especially ahead of the F1 H20 event in 2024 with more mature preparations," explained Sandiaga Uno.

Not only that, MSME players will provide superior products in Toba district such as ulos carving souvenirs, food and coffee for tourists who will come to watch F1 H20 in 2024.

So that Indonesia's gross domestic income (GDP) was actually obtained at 7.5 percent of the creative economy.

Finally, Menparekraf Sandiaga Uno expressed his hope that the development of MSMEs throughout Indonesia, especially local governments, would increase the economy.