SMEs to Play a Larger Role in Indonesia’s Economy as Government Seeks to Lower Import-Reliance

In a bid to reduce its reliance on imported goods, Indonesia’s Industry Ministry is looking to increase the role of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by encouraging the SMEs to supply raw materials for larger businesses.

According to Gati Wibawaningsih, Director General of SMEs within the Industry Ministry, a special two-week will programme will prepare selected SMEs by assisting them with brand registration, packaging, and also with the National Industrial Standards (SNI), as well as Halal certification to allow them to meet the standards required.

SMEs contribute around 61% to Indonesia’s economy and this program aims to support SME products via e-commerce platforms,...