Aceh Besar, February 12, 2025 – Minister of Creative Economy/Head of the Creative Economy Agency Teuku Riefky Harsya has encouraged the establishment of Creative Economy Offices at the regional level to strengthen collaboration between the central and regional governments.
Dok. Biro Komunikasi Kemenekraf/Bekraf - Menekraf menghadiri pelantikan Gubernur dan Wakil Gubernur Aceh sebagai langkah kolaboratif pemerintah pusat dan daerah agar kebijakan terkait ekonomi kreatif dapat berjalan baik.
Minister of Creative Economy Riefky conveyed this during the inauguration ceremony of Muzakir Manaf and Fadhlullah as Governor and Deputy Governor of Aceh. He stated that his direct presence at the event, held at the Aceh Regional House of Representatives (DPRA) in Banda Aceh on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, was part of a broader collaborative effort between the central and regional governments.
"My presence here is a collaborative step between the central and regional governments. We want to ensure that policies related to the creative economy are effectively implemented at the regional level," said Minister of Creative Economy Riefky in his speech.
"Therefore, we encourage regional governments to follow the guidelines that have been agreed upon with the Ministry of Home Affairs (Kemendagri) for establishing Creative Economy Offices at the provincial, district, and municipal levels," he added.
Dok. Biro Komunikasi Kemenekraf/Bekraf
Minister of Creative Economy Riefky emphasized the importance of forming Creative Economy Offices at all levels of regional government—provincial, district, and municipal—in accordance with the guidelines signed by the Ministry of Creative Economy and the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Additionally, he highlighted Aceh's vast potential in the creative economy sector. According to him, having a dedicated Creative Economy Office would enable regional governments to better map and develop their top creative economy potentials.
"We want to assist regional governments in identifying and developing Aceh's creative economy potential, so that the Ministry of Creative Economy can provide the necessary guidance. This guidance is not only aimed at improving the quality of local creative industries but also at creating more job opportunities and driving regional economic growth," said Minister of Creative Economy Riefky.
He stressed that the creative economy sector could be a key solution for generating job opportunities for the younger generation and reducing unemployment. With the right mentorship and facilitation, Aceh’s creative economy sector has the potential to grow significantly and compete at both national and international levels.
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"We want the young generation of Aceh to have greater opportunities to thrive in the creative economy sector. With mentorship from the Ministry of Creative Economy, they will be better prepared to face industry challenges and succeed as creative entrepreneurs," Riefky added.
He also urged regional governments to collaborate with local entrepreneurs.
"It is time for local entrepreneurs to boldly enter the creative economy sector, as this sector holds vast opportunities for generating businesses that can benefit regional economies," said Riefky.
The inauguration ceremony was also attended by Minister of Home Affairs Muhammad Tito Karnavian and 10th & 12th Vice President of Indonesia, Jusuf Kalla, both of whom expressed their support for strengthening cooperation between the central and regional governments. Minister of Creative Economy Riefky was accompanied by Special Staff for Strategic Issues & Inter-Agency Affairs, Rian Firmansyah.
Kiagoos Irvan Faisal
Acting Head of the Communications Bureau
Ministry of Creative Economy/Creative Economy Agency
