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APEC Finance and central bank deputies convene under the 2022 Finance Ministers’ Process theme of "Advancing Digitalization, Achieving Sustainability". (ANTARA/HO-APEC Secretariat) - 

Finance and central bank deputies from the Asia-Pacific region convened to deliberate on policy recommendations to support the transition to sustainable finance and commit to more sustainable economic growth and digital economy.

Under the 2022 Finance Ministers’ Process theme of "Advancing Digitalization, Achieving Sustainability", Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies recognized the risk of climate change and the role of sustainable finance in achieving global targets to curb carbon emissions, as noted in a release issued by APEC Finance and Central Bank Deputies and received here on Thursday.

"In the last two years, authorities around the world have diverted their priorities to saving people’s lives and protecting livelihoods, and rightfully so," according to Krisada Chinavicharana, chair of 2022 APEC Finance and Central Bank Deputies Meeting.

"Today, as we navigate life with COVID-19, many of us have realized that sustainability is an integral part of recovery, crucial in building a better future for our people," Krisada stated.

The meeting, held virtually on Wednesday and Thursday (March 16-17), heard member economies’ views and best practices on policy instruments for supporting sustainable finance, given economies’ fiscal limitations and budget constraints from the pandemic.

APEC members also reflected on the opportunities and costs of adopting more ambitious measures and considered further integrating disaster risk financing into government budgets and a sustainable finance framework.

"As governments, we have the potential to do more, to mobilize resources and make structural changes," Krisada, who is concurrently the Permanent Secretary of Thailand’s Finance Ministry, stated.

"We cannot afford to stand still and wait for the private sector to make a move. A collaboration and close partnership between the two is ideal," he added.

The vast growth on the digital front prompted APEC member economies to look into deepening the role of digital technologies for fiscal policy and in inclusive finance.

"During the pandemic, when we were on lockdown, governments have learned to utilize data in order to better allocate and target government assistance or stimulus packages, which are then delivered through digital channels, such as mobile applications or electronic payment platforms," Krisada explained.

"We must continue to ride the wave of technology and extend its role in supporting areas, such as payment and remittance services, as well as revenue collection for the government," he stated.

Given that the Asia-Pacific is the largest contributor to global payments revenues, Krisada urged member economies to make the most of the momentum and discuss how the trend can be captured for the benefits of financial inclusion while addressing challenges in cross-border transactions.

"This will greatly benefit not only people across the region but also our micro, small, and medium enterprises that can benefit from the transparency, openness, and connectivity across the region," he concluded.

APEC members also heard from international organizations that raised the impact of sanctions and geopolitical tensions as well as increasing commodity prices and inflationary pressures, which will have spillover effects on the region’s economy and prompted adjustment of monetary policies.

The discussion from the two-day finance and central banks deputies’ meeting will be brought forward to the APEC Senior Finance Officials’ Meeting scheduled for June this year.

Their recommendations will be provided to APEC Finance Ministers when they meet in October this year//ANT

One of creative booth that present tenun ikat Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara - 

The Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia (MotoGP 2022) at the Pertamina Mandalika International Street Circuit starts today for the next two days (18/20/3). For three days, the public will be treated to a world-class sport tourism event which is a strong attraction for MotoGP fans and tourists.

Many tourists have arrived through various entrances. One of them is Lombok Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (BIZAM).

There is something interesting when tourists set foot at Lombok Airport. Tourists get a different experience. In addition to the ornaments and decorations typical of MotoGP, tourists are also treated to a row of MSME creative economy products as well as various works of art from tourist villages in Lombok.

Kemenparekraf/Baparekraf in holding side events to promote and amplify the implementation of the Mandalika MotoGP by presenting creative economy product showcasing located in the lobby area of ​​the BIZAM arrival terminal.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Friday (18/03/22), the various UMKM creative products displayed are typical of tourist villages on the island of Lombok. Such as MSME products from the Sade Hamlet Tourism Village in the form of woven fabrics, crafts, and dances.

The woven fabrics displayed include Kedogan, Tapu Kemalu, Selulut, Subhanale, and Keker. As for crafts, in this showcasing there are displays of ketak crafts, bracelet crafts, wood crafts, and knick-knacks typical of Sade Hamlet.

Tourists also have the opportunity to watch cultural performances or cultural performances in the form of iconic dances. Among them are the Amak Temengus Dance and the Beliran Dance from the Sade Hamlet Tourism Village, as well as the Beleq Gendang Dance from the Kopang Rembiga Tourism Village. Tourists can also see firsthand the craftsmanship of woven fabric craftsmen from Sade Hamlet.

In promoting creative economy products, Kemenparekraf/Baparekraf through the Deputy for Marketing also held a showcasing of creative economy products through Planogram Goes to Mandalika in the same place. Through this planogram, tourists can buy creative economy products by scanning the barcodes available for each product.

There are 300 products consisting of the fashion, craft, and culinary sub-sectors in the Planogram Goes to Mandalika.

The Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy/Head of the Tourism and Creative Economy Agency, Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, previously stated that the Mandalika 2022 MotoGP event must have a significant impact on economic growth, especially for local MSME actors. The presence and support of Kemenparekraf/Baparekraf is expected to be able to mobilize and empower MSMEs.

"We have to make sure that this MotoGP brings optimism for a revival, and we continue to maintain the momentum of our economic recovery," said Sandiaga Uno.

The Kemenparekraf/Baparekraf have previously carried out various programs to empower local MSMEs by providing training and increasing competence. So that it can strengthen the attraction for tourists.

"We must be able to present quality products which can certainly be a momentum for our economic revival," said Sandiaga.

The Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia (MotoGP 2022) will take place for three days starting today (18/3) to Sunday (20/3).

On the first day, the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia (MotoGP 2022) will be filled with free practice (free practice) for Moto3, Free Practice Moto2, and Free Practice for MotoGP.

The Indonesian MotoGP is the second series of the 2022 World Championship after the first series took place in Qatar in early March 2022. In the first series, the Italian racer from the Gresini Racing team, Enea Bastianini won first place.

Gresini Racing is a racing team that collaborates with the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy in an effort to promote tourism and Indonesia's creative economy. The iconic Wonderful Indonesia logo is attached to the front wing of Enea Bastianini and Fabio Di Giannantonio's motorbikes. The "Wonderful Indonesia" logo is attached to the winglet of the Ducati Gresini Racing motorcycle//VOI

The Managing Director of the Implementing Agency for the Labuan Bajo Flores Authority (BPOLBF), Shana Fatina sign of the arts work - 

The art assistance program, Aksi Selaras Synergy (AKSILARASI) was again held in Labuan Bajo. The art installation exhibition with the theme Jama Bebea was held by featuring 22 artists from Manggarai.

The exhibition, organized by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy / Agency for Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf / Baparekraf) and supported by the Implementing Agency for the Labuan Bajo Flores Authority (BPOLBF) will be held in zone 3 Waterfront Labuan Bajo starting from 12 - 26 March 2022 and is open for public visits.

The Managing Director of the Implementing Agency for the Labuan Bajo Flores Authority (BPOLBF), Shana Fatina was present to open the exhibition and conveyed support for creativity and a message about responsibility for environmental sustainability principles.

"Use this creative opportunity to create. According to our concept going forward, this world is moving into the realm of 'sustainability', so always incorporate that aspect into your works, because sometimes it's easier to teach people through works of art compared to regular formal education. Art friends here have a very big role to play in promoting tourism awareness, environmental awareness, and other environmental missions, which would be much easier if conveyed through art," said Shana.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Friday (18/03/22), Shana also hopes that this artistic creativity can become a new culture for the people of Labuan Bajo. The culture of being creative and collaborating among all creative art actors is expected to create extraordinary works that can further raise many aspects of the history of people's lives.

The Coordinator of Music, Performing Arts and Fine Arts, Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy/Tourism and Creative Economy Agency, Sudaryana, expressed his appreciation especially to the participants who were enthusiastic about carrying out the Jama Bebea concept. According to him, joint collaboration through the concept of local wisdom such as Jama Bebea will be one way to care for the local culture.

"I really appreciate the enthusiasm of my friends in Labuan Bajo, how they made this Jama Bebea. To make this Jama Bebea more difficult because there are only obstacles, such as power failure, etc. This is also different because usually someone when making a art, especially fine arts, often do it alone, but this time they are working together, sitting together, and working together," said Sudaryana.

Meanwhile, the Head of the West Manggarai Regency Tourism Office, Pius Baut expressed his appreciation for the implementation of the Fine Arts Acceleration activity which raised the theme and culture of local wisdom, so that the community could maximize the various existing potentials to support Labuan Bajo tourism.

"This opportunity is a golden opportunity. This is a moment of self-potential development. I am happy because this activity is filled with young people, so apart from being blessed with natural beauty, Komodo dragons, and culture, apart from that there are also other creativity that we can create. work and be creative to support our tourism," said Pius.

Ekos, one of the participants of the Fine Arts Acceleration, expressed his hope that the exhibition of Jama Babea's works could trigger the enthusiasm of Labuan Bajo artists and artists to actualize their works to color the city of Labuan Bajo.

"As the name implies, Jama Babea is taken from the Bajo language which means working together. These works are a joint work of Labuan Bajo artists, who worked together in a spirit of togetherness and symbolically symbolizes the unification of coastal culture and mountain culture through the use of materials, "explained Ekos.

The Acceleration Program is part of community empowerment by utilizing superior creative products that were born to be managed by the community through socio-creativepreneurs in the distribution and consumption phase. This program is in the form of mentoring and utilizing superior creative products in the fields of music, film, performing arts, fine arts, and publishing in super priority destinations//VOI

Indonesian tourism and creative economy Minister when releasing the touring group - 

The Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy / Head of the Tourism and Creative Economy Agency, Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, released 10 motorbikes from the Indonesian Motor Association (IMI) community and 10 motorbikes from the Geber community (Gerak Bersama) in the "Wonderful Ride and Touring Road to Mandalika 2022" activity. "As an effort to promote the tourism sector and the creative economy ahead of the 2022 MotoGP international race which will take place at the Pertamina International Street Circuit, Mandalika, NTB, on March 18-20, 2022.

Later, participants in the "Wonderful Ride and Touring Road to Mandalika 2022" activity will stop at a number of tourist destinations and creative economy centers. Such as in Semarang, Probolinggo, Banyuwangi, and Lombok. Upon arrival in NTB, the participants will visit Selong Belanak Beach, Pottery Tourism Village, and Tete Batu Tourism Village.

Menparekraf Sandiaga Uno when releasing the "Wonderful Ride and Touring Road to Mandalika 2022" group on the front page of the Sapta Pesona Building, Monday (14/3/2022) explained, in addition to promoting the international MotoGP Mandalika 2022 event, this _touring_ activity is expected to echo travel # In Indonesia, so that it can revive tourist visits which can encourage the economy by opening up job opportunities.

"My message is one, _safety riding_, put safety first, arrive at your destination safely. (MotoGP) Mandalika is the beginning of our economic revival, it must be maintained together hand in hand because many MSMEs will soon recover from being flooded with orders and open job opportunities," said Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Monday (14/03/22), currently, all parties have the responsibility to make the MotoGP event a success, including the community. So they must be able to provide the best service, show the nation's hospitality and not be reckless on the road.

"And don't forget to post on social media to voice and make the 2022 MotoGP at Mandalika a success. The visit from this community is also expected to raise issues of environmental sustainability and the participants of the activity remain obedient to traffic signs and prioritize driving safety," he said.

“This is part of an effort to revive the economy. I appreciate it because there are many destinations and creative economy centers that will be visited," he said//VOI