Creative Industries And MSMEs Can Reduce Poverty In Depok

Illustration. (Photo: Doc. Antara)

JAKARTA - Mayor of Depok, West Java, Mohammad Idris stated that the creative industry and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have been able to drive the city's economy so far.

"The MSMEs are able to move the wheels of the economy, including the creative industry as a contributor to the increase in the economic growth rate (LPE) of Depok City", said Idris in Depok, quoted from Antara, Tuesday, March 23.

According to him, the growth of the creative industry has also contributed greatly to alleviating poverty in Depok City, because through the business established by each group member, a lot of workforce is absorbed.

To improve the ability of MSME players, the Depok City Government has taken various ways, one of which is collaborating with government partners to increase the capacity of MSMEs.

"We, together with government partners, help to increase the capital for MSMEs, it is in the nature of corporate social responsibility (CSR), and assistance that prioritizes the interests of others", he said.

Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Depok Creative Industry Association, Markiyat Berlian, said that currently, the company has 500 members. Of these, 70-80 percent have used online marketing.

"Hopefully all work programs that have been prepared run optimally and are able to increase the competitiveness of business actors", he said.

He hopes that these various programs can also contribute to economic growth in Depok City.

"We will continue to be partners with the government in reviving the city's economy through the efforts made", he said.