Denmark has the technology to conduct coordinated governance on disaster handling and public protection.
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Communication and Informatics Minister (Kominfo) Johnny G. Plate met with Denmark's Ambassador to Indonesia Lars Bo Larsen today to discuss bilateral cooperation, specifically in the technology sector.

"We discuss several aspects related to Indonesia and Denmark, including how Denmark has the technology and is preparing to forge cooperation on public protection and disaster handling with Indonesia since it is a nation that lies within the ring of fire and often experiences natural disasters," Plate noted.

"Denmark has the technology to conduct coordinated governance on disaster handling and public protection," the minister added here on Friday.

The era of digital transformation presents numerous digital technologies, one of which can be utilized to handle disasters whether it is the early warning system and efforts made during and after disasters, he remarked.


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"I expect the government of Denmark to promptly send its proposal, so that it could be continued through Indonesia's procedures and governance, including by the Bappenas (The National Development Planning Board) and the Finance Ministry that handles the finance," Plate affirmed.

"The project size runs to around half a billion dollars, which is why it needs to be well prepared," he remarked.

The second area of discussion between the minister and ambassador focused on technology that concerns services at remote regions.

This technology aligns with the policy and development that the Kominfo has conducted to develop informatics infrastructure in Indonesia's outermost, remote, and underdeveloped (3T) areas, he noted.


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"This technology could be utilized for health services at remote regions, and this necessitates coordination with the Health Ministry," he explained.

Both dignitaries also shared their views on the digital space, specifically relevant regulations that encompass personal data protection.

In addition, three topics within the scope of the Digital Economy Working Group G20 were literacy and scale, post-COVID-19 connectivity and recovery, and cross-border data flow.

Larsen said his group had agreed that collaboration provides an opportunity to be explored by both nations, especially in the realm of digital technology, data, and freedom of information and speech within the digital space.


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Translator: Arnidhya Z, Fadhli Ruhman
Editor: Fardah Assegaf
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