The Acting Chairperson of the Regional National Craft Council of West Nusa Tenggara (Dekranasda NTB), Ny. Dessy Hassanudin, emphasized the importance of ensuring that craft products from local MSMEs are not only sold during exhibitions and events. She stated, "NTB is best known for its tenun (woven fabric) and pearls. If these products are marketed more widely and not just sold at big events or exhibitions, the economy of MSME actors will improve." She noted that the fame of tenun and pearls, along with various fashion and jewelry crafts, could significantly boost the economy. Dessy called on all partners to collaborate in creating a robust industrial ecosystem. She added that Dekranasda's agenda throughout the year is well-planned, hoping for improved performance with support from the regencies/cities and partners. Each of the ten regencies/cities in NTB has its unique activities and involvement in major events, and she urged for these unique characteristics to be further highlighted with creative ideas. Dekranasda partners, such as Bank Indonesia (BI) and Bank NTB Syariah, have committed to supporting Dekranasda activities at the regency/city level. BI is particularly committed to developing small and medium-sized economies towards the fashion and jewelry craft industry through extensive mentorship.

However, challenges remain, including human resource capacity, market potential, production continuity, availability of raw materials, equal opportunities for MSMEs in regencies/cities, and digitalization. Throughout 2024 up to June, Dekranasda NTB has implemented and continues to carry out various activities, including participation in Indonesia Fashion Week in Jakarta, opening of the NTBMall outlet in Surabaya, celebrating the 44th anniversary of Dekranas in Solo, a visit by Iriana Jokowi with an exhibition at Pullman Mandalika, MSME visits focusing on leather in Malang and Garut, fashion incubation from May to October, Muffes 2024 in Jakarta, craft incubation from May to July, fashion coaching clinic for students, Lombok Sumbawa Tenun Festival, competitions (Asta Kriya, Shopee object in New York), Muslim Fashion Festival, National Working Meeting and Kriya Nusa exhibition, and Bali Fashion Trend in September. The inaugural coordination meeting, attended by representatives from Dekranasda regencies/cities, partners, and related agencies, reflected Dekranasda's optimism in successfully implementing the agenda until the end of the year.

Source: https://ntbprov.go.id/post/dekranasda-ntb-ingin-umkm-kerajinan-gerakkan-ekonomi-berkesinambunga