Gapensi National Conference Is Expected To Encourage Improved Quality Of Infrastructure Development In Indonesia

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JAKARTA - The Association of Indonesian National Construction Implementers (GAPENSI) held the XV National Conference (Munas) which was held in Jakarta from Wednesday 5 June to Friday 7 June.

"In the midst of the increasingly rapid dynamics of infrastructure development in Indonesia, GAPENSI strives to be a tough pillar in advancing the construction sector," said Chairman of the Central Executive Board (BPP) GAPENSI for the 2019-2024 period H Iskandar Z Hartawi in Jakarta, quoted from Antara, Thursday 6 June.

He said that GAPENSI also helped Indonesia in achieving the ideals of Indonesia Gold 2045.

"Because we are going to Indonesia Gold 2045. So whatever it is, we must rise up so that GAPENSI remains large in the eyes of the community," he said.

GAPENSI, continued Iskandar, once every 5 years holds a National Conference. This activity, which presents 35 Regional Management Agencys (BPD) of GAPENSI, is expected to encourage improving the quality of infrastructure development and public facilities in Indonesia.

Iskandar explained that the 2024 GAPENSI XV National Conference is an important momentum. In addition to choosing a new general chairman of GAPENSI, matters related to organizational policies, industrial development and strategic efforts are designed to face future challenges.

Munas XV GAPENSI 2024 is a vehicle that makes a real contribution and a positive acceleration for development in Indonesia. For this reason, let's work together more closely, improve quality, and also professional services to achieve our common vision and mission," he said.

This National Conference carries the theme GAPENSI Consolidation to Build Joint Unity and Strength Towards the Future of Indonesian Construction.

With this theme, the Head of the XV GAPENSI National Conference, Bambang Rahmadi, invited all stakeholders to unite to face the challenges and opportunities that exist.

"This theme reflects the spirit to strengthen unity, unite vision, and build common strength as the main foundation for the progress of Indonesia's construction," said Bambang.

In addition to holding a new general chairman election through the National Conference forum, Bambang said, his party also held an exhibition for Domestic Workers (TKDN). This exhibition is expected to provide space for industry players to showcase products, innovations and real contributions in developing local workers," he said.

The XV GAPENSI National Conference will present a public lecture session related to the outlook for the construction world of the elected President for the 2024-2029 period, Prabowo Subianto. This activity is planned to be officially opened by President Joko Widodo. It is also scheduled that a number of ministers will attend including the Minister of Public Works and Public Housing, the Minister of SOEs, the Minister of Investment and BKPM, and the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

GAPENSI is a national construction service association established in Tretes, East Java, on January 8, 1959 as well as the oldest and largest construction service association in Indonesia.

GAPENSI is also an extraordinary member of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN). At the end of 2020, there were 26,472 GAPENSI members of contractor companies spread across 34 provinces and 473 regencies/cities in Indonesia.