Bank Indonesia Governor Encourages Use of Technology for National Productivity
Bank Indonesia (BI) Senior Deputy Governor, Destry Damayanti, emphasized the importance of the role of technology in Indonesia's economic progress. According to her, the proper utilization of technology is the key to increasing national productivity amidst increasingly tight global competition.
In her statement, Destry explained that current technological advancements are already in sight and cannot be avoided. Therefore, Indonesia must adapt immediately so as not to be left behind and to be able to compete with other countries in the digital economy sector.
Bank Indonesia is encouraging various industrial sectors to begin integrating digital systems into their operations. This step is expected to make work processes more efficient, fast, and accurate, which will ultimately have a positive impact on domestic economic growth.
In addition to efficiency, the use of technology is also expected to open up new opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). With adequate digital infrastructure support, business actors are expected to be able to reach a wider market, both at the national and international levels.
In conclusion, Bank Indonesia is committed to continuing to support digital transformation across various lines. Maximizing the use of technology is expected to become a strong foundation for Indonesia to achieve higher productivity targets in the future.