5 Kicks Minister Suharso Raises Industry Sector

JAKARTA - The National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) conveyed five strategies that must be taken by Indonesia to increase the industrial sector for Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 28.0 percent in 2045.

Head of the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) Suharso Monoarfa said, first is modernizing and increasing manufacturing resource-based productivity with integrated upstream value chains and chains.

"Second, advancing mastery of technology and innovation to improve high-tech products and value chains," he said, quoting Antara.

As for the third strategy, the increase in the industrial sector is to increase export participation and global value chain (GVC).

Fourth, increase supply chain localization through investment and collaboration, and lastly, namely implementing smart and sustainable manufacturing.

On this occasion, he stated that a bright and sustainable aerospace industry was an important issue in the country.

Indonesia is referred to as an archipelagic country with a growing middle income population to facilitate efficient product and talent movements to support regional development. In addition, Indonesia is a new aircraft manufacturer, with a collection of substantial knowledge that can be further strengthened through various global collaborations," said the Head of Bappenas.

By having a competitive aerospace industry, he continued, it will support the mastery of high technology and innovation, participation in GVC (Global Value Chains), added value of exports, and higher industrial share of GDP.

"The dynamic aerospace industry in Indonesia is expected to support the achievement of its 9th Sustainable Development Goals, namely building resilient infrastructure, encouraging inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and encouraging innovation," said Suharso.

During the meeting, the Boeing ranks who attended included President Boeing Global for Southeast Asia Alexander Feldman, Managing Director for Indonesia Zaid Alami, and Head of Boeing Government Relations for Southeast Asia Landry Subianto.