JAKARTA - Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto appreciated the holding of the 2nd Regional Conference on Industrial Development (RCID).
In his hybrid remarks at the Fairmont Hotel, Senayan, Wednesday 10 November afternoon, Airlangga Hartarto hoped that there would be a breakthrough in the commitment to accelerate the implementation of Industry 4.0, for inclusive and sustainable industries, as the theme of this conference.
"The shared vision, the spirit of collaboration, and the steps of togetherness are the main keys to the revival of the industrial sector in the Asia Pacific region, especially in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic," said Airlangga in his opening speech.
The RICD was organized by the Ministry of Industry together with the United Nations on Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) on Wednesday and Thursday, with the theme "Acceleration of Industry 4.0 for Inclusive and Sustainable Industrialization".
The opening ceremony was attended by President Joko Widodo, Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, Li Yong (Director General of UNIDO), Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun (Minister of Industry of Bangladesh), Wimal Weerawansa (Minister of Industry of Sri Lanka), Valerie Julliand, (Resident Coordinator of United Nations Indonesia ), Bernardo Calzadilla Sarmiento (Managing Director of UNIDO), as well as a number of Ambassadors of friendly countries.
"I still remember when we opened the first RICD in Bali, in 2018, at that time we had a shared passion, to build industry in the region, which was outlined in the Bali Industry 4.0 Agenda. After three years, I believe there has been a lot of progress in the implementation of Bali. Agenda on Industry 4.0 that brings progress," said Airlangga Hartarto.
The Coordinating Minister for the Economy who is also the Chair of the Covid-19 Handling Committee and National Economic Recovery (KPCPEN) hopes that the 2nd RCID with the theme "Unlocking the Potential of Industry 4.0 for Developing Countries" can generate ideas and breakthroughs in accelerating the implementation of Industry 4.0, in developing and developing countries. less developed.
Especially in the aspect of MSME participation in the global value chain (GVC), strengthening MSME human resources, implementing a circular economy, and optimizing the use of natural resources through the green industry, during the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond.
For Indonesia, The 2nd RCID is a very strategic momentum, for the G20 Indonesia Presidency, which will start on December 1, 2021, with the big theme "Recover Stronger, Recover Together".
"The theme sets a vision, that no one is left behind, and that recovery from the economic crisis caused by the pandemic is not a contest. This theme shows Indonesia's hope and readiness to participate in global partnerships, as an effort to overcome the impact of the pandemic," said Airlangga Hartarto.
"Economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic will focus on several pillars, namely to encourage productivity, increase economic stability and resilience, ensure inclusive and sustainable economic growth, and empower the environment and partnerships," said the General Chair of the Golkar Party.
Airlangga also expressed his pride because for the first time the issue of Industry has become one of the main issues. This is indicated by the addition of the industrial sector to the G20 Trade Investment and Industry Working Group (TIIWG).
TIIWG will focus on delivering a strong recovery to the G20 economies, including by making progress in the G20 discussions on Industry 4.0, for inclusive and sustainable industrial development.
In that context, The 2nd RCID can be considered as an introductory forum, to discuss issues related to Industry 4.0, and to prepare the Asia-Pacific Regional input to be discussed in the G20 forum.
"Through this conference, I really hope that we can all share experiences and achievements, regarding Industry 4.0 in our region, especially in encouraging economic recovery after the pandemic," said Airlangga Hartarto.
"Hopefully we, together, can get through this COVID-19 pandemic storm, and can recover soon, become better and more advanced – Recover Together, Recover Stronger," concluded Airlangga.
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