The government through the Financing Policy Committee for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) continues to produce a more optimal contribution to economic growth. One of the keys is to empower MSMEs through increasing business capital access in the form of providing People's Business Credit (KUR).

In accelerating national economic growth, the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs continues to make various efforts, one of which is increasing international cooperation.

The Pre-Employment Card Program has successfully carried out its mission of becoming a semi-social assistance program during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Government's flagship program whose benefits have been received by 16.4 million people has become a best practice for public service innovation as well as a new standard for other public policies. This program, which has also received appreciation from world leaders, will turn into a normal scheme in 2023.

The United States Government's support for strengthening Indonesia-US bilateral relations was again voiced through a virtual bilateral meeting between the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto and United States Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Katherine Tai, Wednesday (15/03). Accompanying the Coordinating Minister Airlangga in the virtual meeting was the Deputy for Coordination of International Economic Cooperation.

The Government is optimistic that the Indonesian economy will remain resilient amidst various current global risks. Indonesia's economic performance is able to grow solidly by 5.3% (yoy) in 2022, and is the highest growth in the last 10 years.

Indonesia is a producer of furniture, handicrafts, and home décor with a comparative advantage based on natural resources. These advantages become vital assets in producing products that are unique and different. The patterns and designs of these products also vary, born from genius local craftsmen/sculptors who are strengthened by qualified skills so that they become a competitive advantage that is not easily competed with by other countries.