Deputy for Political, Legal, Defense, and Security Affairs of the National Development Planning Ministry/National Development Planning Agency (PPN/Bappenas), Bogat Widyatmoko, in Nusa Dua, Bali, Sunday (1 September 2024) emphasized the importance of cross-sector collaboration in facing global challenges. (Photo: InfoPublik/Amiri Yandi)
Badung, 1 September 2024 – Deputy for Political, Legal, Defense, and Security Affairs of the National Development Planning Ministry/National Development Planning Agency (PPN/Bappenas), Bogat Widyatmoko, emphasized the importance of cross-sector collaboration in facing global challenges.
In a press conference ahead of the High-Level Forum on Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships (HLF MSP) 2024 and the 2nd Indonesia Africa Forum (IAF) in Nusa Dua, Bali, Sunday (1/9/2024), Bogat emphasized the need for a new approach which involve close cooperation between governments, academics, philanthropists, private sectors, and other developing countries.
"The business-as-usual approach is no longer sufficient to address the various global challenges facing the world today. New initiatives that encourage close collaboration with various partners and stakeholders are needed," said Bogat.
This collaboration is key in Indonesia's efforts to strengthen its role in the international arena, especially in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Deputy Bogat also emphasized that Indonesia must be open to learning from other countries that have successfully implemented best practices that can be adapted.
He also hopes that the success of the HLF MSP 2024 will not only improve Indonesian business and industries’ competitiveness in the international market but also strengthen global solidarity and positively impact the local economy, especially in Bali.
"With thorough preparation, we’re optimistic that HLF MSP 2024 will be successful and provide real benefits for global cooperation," he added.
Currently, more than 1,349 participants from 55 countries have been registered to attend the HLF MSP 2024. This figure includes 916 government representatives, 105 from international organizations, 109 from non-governmental organizations, 132 from the private sectors, and representatives from various academic communities, think tank institutions, philanthropic organizations, and multilateral banks.
Deputy Bogat also emphasized that the HLF MSP 2024 also had a direct and indirect economic impact on the people of Bali.
"A rough estimate of the HLF MSP’s trickle-down effect is up to Rp100 billion. And it’s just the direct impact, not including the indirect impact that must also be calculated," explained Deputy Bogat.
Director General of Asia-Pacific and African Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemlu) Abdul Kadir Jailani, in Nusa Dua, Bali, Sunday (1 September 2024) also appreciated the close cooperation between the Ministry of PPN/Bappenas and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in making the two international events a success. (Photo: InfoPublik/Amiri Yandi)
The HLF MSP 2024 and the 2nd IAF are part of the commemoration of the 69th anniversary of the Asian-African Conference, which emphasizes the importance of solidarity and cooperation between developing countries. The two forums are expected to be a strategic platform to gather global stakeholders in designing a more inclusive and sustainable future, following the spirit of the Bandung Spirit, which has been the cooperation foundation since 1955.
At the same time, the Director General for Asia-Pacific and African Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abdul Kadir Jailani, also appreciated the close cooperation between the Ministry of PPN/Bappenas and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in making the two international forums a success.
"I hope that the hard work and collaboration could ensure the significant momentum the forums bring to the relationship between Indonesia and Africa," he said.
Cross-sector collaboration in the HLF MSP 2024 marks a step forward for Indonesia in building stronger international relations and supporting the achievement of the SDGs. With a strong commitment from all parties, this forum is expected to bring sustainable positive impacts to all participants and create innovative solutions to face global challenges. (Bappenas/TR/Elvira Inda Sari/WS/PR).
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