Deputy Minister Of Communication And Trade Nezar: Komdigi Facilitates Technology For MSMEs Go Digital

Photo: Deputy Minister of Komdigi Nezar Patria (photo: dock. Komdigi)

JAKARTA - Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria stated that the Government continues to encourage MSME players to adopt digital technology in order to boost the national economy and compete globally.

In a National Conference (Munas) seminar at Gajah Mada University (UGM) on Sunday, November 3, Nezar hoped that Indonesian MSMEs could compete at the global level and contribute more significantly to the national economy.

According to Deputy Minister Nezar Patria, the Ministry of Communication and Industry has also prepared digital infrastructure and talent to make the adoption of digital technology in the MSME business more equitable.

"We also provide an mentoring side, and collaborate with several institutions for Level Up MSMEs. There is also a 1on1 business coaching training workshop program to strengthen the MSME business plan," he explained.

Nezar also encourages local MSME players to take advantage of digital technology to increase efficiency and productivity.

"With this technology, we can. A number of our MSMEs are driven by young people. They enter a very foreign business area with existing digital transformation strategies," he said.

He also emphasized the government's support in supporting the digitization of MSMEs through three strategic steps "3 Go" namely Go Modern, Go Digital, and Go Online which was initiated by the BUMN Creative House.

According to him, going modern, focuses on modernizing MSME activities such as branding and simple business management. Meanwhile, go digital, which focuses on utilizing digital applications and automating business processes.

"Go online which aims to maximize digital technology, such as social media advertisements to the use of marketplaces and websites," he said.