Go Digital ASEAN Successfully Drives Indonesian MSMEs' 36,000 Digital Skills

Illustration of MSMEs going digital (Ministry of Coordinator for Economic Affairs)

JAKARTA - Asia Foundation's Go Digital ASEAN Initiative has completed the second phase, providing important digital skills to 215,892 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) throughout Southeast Asia.

The initiative, which is carried out by the Asia Foundation with funding from Google.org, is intended to provide digital skills for all MSME players, in order to develop their business.

In Indonesia, there are more than 36,000 individuals and small businesses receiving free digital training, where 67 percent reported revenue growth of more than 50 percent.

"We don't just provide digital skills, we provide businesses with the tools needed to develop in the current economy," said Hannah Najar, Regional Program Manager for Go Digital ASEAN in an official statement quoted by VOI Monday, March 24.

Designed to support MSMEs in various stages of their digital journey, Go Digital ASEAN carries out three special training segments:

Google.org APAC is proud to support the impact work of the Asia Foundation and its partners in the Go Digital ASEAN program," said Marija Ralic, Head of Google.org APAC.

It doesn't stop here, Go Digital ASEAN is committed to continuing to build a strong foundation for MSMEs, providing important skills and confidence in adapting to new technologies.

As this program develops, Go Digital ASEAN will continue to work closely with partners to meet the increasing demand for skills from MSMEs, including in AI, online security, and other practical digital capabilities.