Holding P3DN Business Meeting, Kominfo Encourages The Utilization Of Digital Technology In Local Products

Minister of Communication and Information Budi Arie Setiadi at the P3DN Business Meeting (photo: dock. Kominfo)

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Communication and Information with the Ministry of Agriculture, held a Phase VIII P3DN Business Meeting, which aims to encourage local business actors to take advantage of digital technology.

Carrying the theme "Building a Digital Ecosystem for Local Products", Minister of Communication and Information Budi Arie Setiadi hopes that the use of technology can develop local products to be able to compete in the global market.

"Through this synergy, local products can grow faster, both in terms of quality and competitiveness. This is a concrete step to create a sustainable industrial ecosystem in the midst of the digital era," Budi said in his remarks quoted on Tuesday, September 17.

The Minister of Communication and Information also emphasized that strengthening the domestic industry will not only have an impact on the domestic economy, but also contribute to sustainable development.

"Through this event, we hope that the domestic industry will be able to contribute to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of up to 30 percent," said Minister of Communication and Information Budi further.

This P3DN Business Meeting is a tangible manifestation of a shared commitment to encourage the development of the domestic industry. According to the Minister of Communication and Information, several countries have done the same.

First, Thailand, which has launched the Made in Thailand Program, then there is Malaysia with Buy Malaysia, and Vietnam with the Vietnamese People Give Priority to Use Vietnamese Goods campaign.

"These policies are an inspiration for Indonesia to continue to strengthen local industries through the P3DN program," said Budi.