Kadin Prioritizes MSME Development In Likupang Tourism SEZ

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MANADO - The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) prioritizes the development of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) of Likupang Tourism, North Minahasa Regency, North Sulawesi (North Sulawesi).

"We will support the government's efforts to increase the tourism sector in North Sulawesi," said Head of the North Sulawesi Chamber of Commerce and Industry Rio Dondokambey, in Manado, Monday.

He said his party would prioritize the development of North Sulawesi MSMEs in the Likupang - Manado Super Priority Destination (DSP) ring with the construction of infrastructure access.

To support the success of the DSP region, he said, the government facilitates public accessibility to the area by building several supporting infrastructures, namely roads, toll roads, ports, and airports.

This, he said, is provided to facilitate the mobility of the population and also the accessibility of outsiders who come to visit.

Thus, he said, the number of visitors to the DSP area will increase and also have the potential to increase the number of transactions in the MSME sector.

In addition to infrastructure, he said, there is also training on improving the quality of human resources, products, improving skills, both crafts and services.

"This aims to increase competitiveness," he explained.

Through training, he said, it will be highlighted in the creation of superior products based on local wisdom for hands.

flagship products, he said, are products that have the potential to be developed in an area by utilizing natural resources and local human resources.

He said the product is market-oriented and environmentally friendly so it has competitive advantages and can compete globally.