Invitation to disseminate the East Kalimantan Provincial Economic Report (LPP) and Webinar on the Acceleration of the Development of Industrial Estates and Special Economic Zones
Samarinda, June 15, 2021, 09.00 WITA . Bappeda of East Kalimantan Province attended the Dissemination of the East Kalimantan Province Economic Report and Webinar on the Acceleration of Industry and Special Economic Areas in Acceleration. The event was attended by Bank Indonesia, representatives of the East Kalimantan Provincial Government, Balikpapan City Government, East Kutai Regency Government, PPU Regency Government, PUPR, DPMPTSP and Stakeholders.
The resource person who attended at this event was the Head of KPW of Bank Indonesia, East Kalimantan Province, Tutuk S.H Cahyono; Chairperson of the Industrial Estate Association, Sanny Iskandar, M.BA; and Director of Service and Regional Planning, Noor Fuad Fitrianto.
Head of KPW Bank Indonesia conveyed in his presentation regarding the momentum of the economic improvement continued in the first quarter of 2021, but not too strong. Improvements are mainly driven by export performance due to the increase in China and the US demand, the realization of fiscal expenditure (goods expenditure, capital and social assistance), as well as non -building investment. Meanwhile, the improvement of household consumption is still not in line with the control of Covid-19 in a number of areas. The domestic economic prospects are getting better in 2021. Economic recovery is supported by the improvement of the global economy, mobility with vaccination, fiscal and monetary stimulus, as well as credit and financing support from banking. Macroeconomic stability and financial system are maintained. Besides that, the recovery and strengthening of the East Kalimantan economy can also be realized by the Prookes and Acceleration of Vaccination, 3 Development Priorities (abundant natural resources, superior tourism and competitive MSMEs) are followed by strengthening industrial areas/special economic areas.
Furthermore, the General Chairperson of the Industrial Estate Association conveyed regarding a number of basic things needed in the development of economic areas, among others, the location of the economic zone is in the RTRW according to its designation, location licensing, land acquisition, land certification; 2. Determine the core competency of the regional industry; 3. Form an entity for the development and management of the economy; 4. The ability of management of industrial estates to attract investors through the role of strategic partners; 5. Provide infrastructure and supporting utilities. Locations close to basic infrastructure such as ports and airports; 6. Management and control of environmental impacts; 7. HR development through vocational schools to increase the capacity and competency of labor; 8. Empowerment and harmonization of relations with the community.
In his presentation session, the Director of Service Planning and Region conveyed related to the acceleration and optimization of the development of special economic areas and industrial estates in East Kalimantan. The development of the realization of national investment has slowed down due to pandemic. In East Kalimantan for investment it is dominated by PMA. From the largest regency/city side is Kutim, BPP and Kukar more than 50% of investment in East Kalimantan are there. Based on the sector, the highest primary sector. The Priority of the Ministry of Investment/BKPM in supporting government targets is: accelerating investment realization, optimizing OSS integration and resolving investment problems. The expected support from the local government is: Accelerating the preparation of regulations and regulations on licensing trying to be guided by NSPK Licensing business, accelerating the preparation of spatial regulations and providing regional incentives.
(Humasbappeda/Ismi) .
