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East Ventures - Digital Competitiveness Index 2023 - Panelists|

2 May 2023

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The importance of encouraging digitalization for an equitable digital nation

Even though the digital sector is experiencing waves of ‘up and down’ amid global challenges such as rising interest rates and difficulties in finding funding, digitalization in Indonesia is still developing rapidly and has the potential to reach a digital golden era. Along with Indonesia’s…

David F. Audy - Operating Partner at East Ventures|Digitalization lessons|David Fernando Audy - Opinion - The Jakarta Post|Peta distribusi EV-DCI 2023|EV-DCI 2023 Distribution Map

16 April 2023

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Achieving equitable digital for the whole Indonesian nation

Indonesia’s digital economy has shown remarkable progress in recent years, positioning the country as the strongest digital player in Southeast Asia. The value of Indonesia’s digital economy is predicted to reach US$360 billion by 2030, highlighting the vast potential for growth in this sector. However,…

Willson Cuaca - Co-Founder & Managing Partner of East Ventures (EV-DCI 2023)|Willson Cuaca - The Business Times

14 April 2023

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Digital competitiveness now more equitably spread across Indonesia

FOR all the talk of a global digital winter, Indonesia’s digital economy – on track to be worth an estimated US$360 billion by 2030 – continues to power ahead. The latest digital competitiveness index (DCI) report by venture capital firm East Ventures has reported that…

WIllson Cuaca

5 April 2023

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Equitable digital nation: Willson Cuaca, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at East Ventures

As an early believer in the capabilities of Indonesia’s digital ecosystem since 2009, East Ventures has witnessed the evolution of digital growth in Indonesia. At that time, the internet penetration was only 30 million people. As of January 2023, internet penetration has reached 212.9 million,…

Ma’ruf Amin

5 April 2023

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The quality of public services reflects the presence of the state: Ma’ruf Amin, Vice President of The Republic of Indonesia

Information technology should be the backbone of community services and as a tool to improve the investment climate. What kind of collaboration is built between the government and the private sector in the integration of public services, especially in the case of Digital Public Service…

Airlangga Hartarto

5 April 2023

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Exports and investment are the keys to push forward: Airlangga Hartarto, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs of Indonesia

The global economy is predicted to face quite high challenges next year. How are the government’s efforts and strategies in facing this tough global economic challenge? We need to look at our regional economy, if we look at ASEAN its position is still relatively better…

Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan

5 April 2023

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Everyone must synergize to develop a digital ecosystem: Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment

One of the topics discussed at the G20 Summit in Bali and the main concern of countries with the strongest economies in the world is digital transformation to support economic resilience and resilience. Asian economies are growing faster than the global economy. Indonesia’s economy has…

Sandiaga Uno

5 April 2023

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We must think agile like a startup: Sandiaga Uno, Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy of Indonesia

Indonesia is expected to face global uncertainty due to recession, energy crisis, and geopolitical tensions that will affect various sectors. What strategy has the government prepared to deal with this phenomenon? I am pretty certain that tourism and the digital economy possess toughness and resilience.…

Budi Gunadi Sadikin

5 April 2023

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Post-COVID anticipation and challenges: Budi Gunadi Sadikin, Ministry of Health of Indonesia

The forecast of an economic crisis is quite challenging and the digital industry is currently experiencing post COVID challenges. How does the Minister see this challenge and what are the anticipations? Regarding this digitization, it’s a life change in many industries. Many have been significant,…

Arsjad Rasjid

5 April 2023

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Encouraging sustainable digitalization: Arsjad Rasjid, Head of KADIN (Indonesian Chambers of Commerce and Industry)

In 2021, the value of Indonesia’s digital economy has reached US$ 63 billion and continues to grow and is expected to reach US$ 360 billion in 2030. How to encourage sustainable digitalization so that Indonesia still has high attractiveness? There are several aspects that can…