During a working visit to Malang city, East Java, on Tuesday, she noted that Indonesia managed to recover quickly from the difficult situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic and record economic growth of above five percent.
"We could achieve this condition and could recover quickly because development in Indonesia is not only the responsibility of the government," she said.
According to the minister, Indonesia's development is the responsibility of all stakeholders, including private companies in the country.
She said that the contribution of all parties will be key to Indonesia's economic recovery in the post-pandemic era.
One form of private parties' contributions to Indonesia's development is the Bentoel Bangun Bangsa Festival, she added.
"Building the nation is not only the government's duty, but also a matter of private firms. This is a form of responsibility through the four pillars of this festival," she said.
The first of the four pillars initiated at the festival was a commitment to environment, social, and governance (ESG), including managing waste and ensuring that no waste ends up in landfills.
The pillars also included using water wisely and conserving water sources, reducing carbon emissions, utilizing new and renewable energy sources, and finally, supporting the government in increasing the digital literacy of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
"Building MSMEs is not only the government's responsibility, but also a concern for private firms that have grown into large companies," Bentoel Group president director William Lumentut said.
The festival is being held in Malang city, East Java, on August 29 and 30, 2023, and aims to inspire and educate the public about environmental and social issues.
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