The spirit of MSMEs to go export is the support for the Indonesian economy in the midst of post-pandemic recovery. Therefore, several policy affirmations between the central and regional governments are needed in encouraging MSMEs to go export. This was stated in the Opening Ceremony of the Proudly Made in Indonesia National Movement – Proud to Travel in Indonesia (Gernas BBI – BWI) South Sulawesi which was held today (24/2) in Makassar City. The opening of the Gernas BBI-BWI South Sulawesi was attended by Deputy Chairman of Commission XI DPR, Amir Uskara, BI Governor, Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Binsar Panjaitan, Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga S. Uno, Plt. The Governor of South Sulawesi, Andi Sudirman Sulaiman, and the Head of the Government Goods/Services Procurement Policy Institute, Abdullah Azwar Anas, which was carried out in a hybrid manner. The Governor of Bank Indonesia, Perry Warjiyo, conveyed three affirmations in strengthening synergy, coordination, and collaboration in advancing MSMEs. First, affirmation of alignment with MSMEs, mainly through the provision and use of MSME e-catalogs in supporting the Government procurement process. Second, is the empowerment of MSMEs by clustering and entrepreneurship training, as well as access to financing to banks. Third, digitizing MSMEs, including the payment system. This has been manifested in the achievement of 14 million merchants in 2021 which have been digitized through the implementation of QRIS, including 98% of MSME merchants.

On this occasion, the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Binsar Panjaitan, expressed his appreciation to BI and Regional Heads along with all representatives in various regions who have shown extraordinary enthusiasm in supporting Gernas BBI – BWI 2022. a government program to support MSMEs, which requires government spending of IDR 400 trillion using an e-catalog that can be a forum for the role of MSMEs and is projected to print tens of thousands of new MSMEs and provide hundreds of thousands of products. With the contribution of economic growth estimated to grow 1.7 percent based on BPS data, MSMEs need to be involved in downstreaming and need to be given training through the construction of education centers. On the same occasion, the Head of the Government Goods/Services Procurement Policy Institute, Abdullah Azwar Anas, added that through the e-catalog, government spending can be made more accountable and easier in the registration process. Plt. The Governor of South Sulawesi, Andi Sudirman Sulaiman, added that the government's policy to accommodate direct calls had boosted South Sulawesi's export figure by 25% and had a positive impact on small-scale companies to MSMEs, especially in the food industry, especially spices. The number of registered MSMEs in South Sulawesi has increased from 900 thousand businesses to 1.5 million businesses. The digital approach is important for South Sulawesi SMEs. In line with this, the Deputy Chairperson of Commission XI DPR, Amir Uskara, expects the need for guidance from all stakeholders to improve the class of each MSME group. Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga S. Uno on the same occasion appreciated the quality of MSMEs assisted by Bank Indonesia and hoped that BI would always be a locomotive for empowering MSMEs. The spirit of BBI needs to be supported by pride in buying MSME products.

In February 2022, Bank Indonesia was selected as Movement Manager for Gernas BBI and BWI 2022. The Gernas BBI – BWI event in South Sulawesi with the theme “The Spirit of PINISI – Strengthening Real Initiations through Innovation and Synergy for Economic Recovery, is in line with the activities of the G20 Presidency which became the Indonesia's mandate this year under the theme "Recover Together Recover Stronger". Through a series of activities from Gernas BBI – BWI this February, with the spirit of synergy, Bank Indonesia realized its commitment in the form of the MSME Jamboree which was held simultaneously at 46 Representative Offices in Indonesia. What is being carried out is the showcasing of premium MSME products in the Indonesian area. East Asia to strengthen branding and expand market access. Following that, financing and export agreements are ready to be implemented which will support the capacity building of MSMEs. In addition, Bank Indonesia strengthens the capabilities and competencies of MSMEs through a series of capacity building activities. Through the series of activities carried out, it is hoped that it can accelerate the achievement of the Gernas BBI - BWI targets, namely increasing local economic activity, improving people's purchasing power, and encouraging economic revival after the pandemic, especially through MSMEs. BI is ready to continue to support Gernas BBI – BWI in each region as a manifestation of sustainable synergy.

Source: https://www.bi.go.id/id/publikasi/ruang-media/news-release/Pages/sp_246522.aspx