Sandiaga Uno Ensures WWF Bali 2024 Gives Economic Benefits To MSMEs And The Tourism Sector

Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (Menparekraf) Sandiaga Uno. (Photo: Doc. Antara)

JAKARTA - Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno ensured that the 10th World Water Forum (WWF) in Nusa Dua, Bali, on May 18-25 will provide economic benefits including micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and even tourism.

"We monitor the multiplier effect (multiple effect) very large, the study team is calculating the economic impact on Bali," said Sandiaga Uno on the sidelines of a coordination meeting to prepare the 10th WWF in Nusa Dua, Badung Regency, Bali, quoted from Antara, Saturday, April 20.

He has not provided details on the value of the economic impact caused by the forum because it is being calculated by the Kemenparekraf team.

Even so, Sandiaga Uno estimates that the event will have an impact on quality and sustainable tourism considering that around 35 thousand people were attended at the 193 country ministerial forum in the world.

The Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy added that at the WWF implementation in Bali, a number of supporting agendas (side events) will be held as well as tourist agendas (post tours) for delegates and officials at the level of heads of state and ministers.

He also redistributed tourism so as not to be concentrated in South Bali so that at that event tours were carried out, including in Central Bali, West Bali and East Bali.

"We have seen Lake Batur, West Bali, East Bali as part of our offer at side events. So we are at the same time activating the redistribution of tourism and MICE burdens that are still in South Bali," he said.

Other supporting agendas that have also been prepared are programs for high-ranking/head of state assistants, as well as mangrove planting programs, waste management and coral reef restoration.

His party has prepared creative economy products and Bali MSMEs, including culinary and handicraft products that have been curated, one of which offers certified spa experiences, aimed at complementary programs and delegation souvenirs.

"There are many handicrafts and special products from Indonesian creative economy MSMEs. So there are several culinary delights, coffee, tea, endek (Balinese woven cloth) and handicraft products," he said.

The World Water Forum is an international forum that involves a number of stakeholders in the water resources sector, ranging from the government, parliament, political leaders, multilateral institutions, politicians, academics, civil society, business actors, and so on.

The 10th WWF carries the main sub-themes, namely water security and well-being, water for humans and nature, reduction and management of disaster risk, governance, cooperation, and hydro-democracy, sustainable water financing, and knowledge and innovation.

For the 10th WWF in Bali, the big theme discussed is water for mutual welfare.