While only mentioned in passing, this achievement, in truth, was a massive undertaking, requiring data and rules synchronization from five different sets of systems across the three ministries; namely AKSARA (Bappenas), NAWASIS (Bappenas), SIPSN (Ministry of Environment and Forestry or MoEF), SIINSAN (MoEF), and SIPD (Ministry of Home Affairs). The result is a Waste Code Catalogue, a national reference for standardized data formats that incorporated a regional reference code guided by relevant regulations, created two years after the initiative began in 2021. A technical guideline was further achieved in mid 2023. Though the data structure within the information systems of the pertinent ministries must still be adjusted to provide a streamlined reporting system, the catalogue would enable the country to make future waste management decisions with reliable data and information. The initiative itself is part of a project dubbed the Emission Reduction in Cities through Improved Waste Management, or ERiC-DKTI. The four-year long project was done in collaboration with the German government and had also resulted in six policy recommendation analysis reports, three regional regulations on waste management fee adjustments, guidance on waste sorting for more than 558 households, as well a digital calculator for waste management fee calculation. This is all to say that Indonesia is another step closer towards having a proper waste management system. Formalizing waste collector in synergy with EPR One major obstacle in the country’s waste management sector is financing. While countries such as China and the Germany have set rules and infrastructure for waste management, Indonesia does not have yet a proper standard to even set up waste handling fees, resulting in lack of funds to build proper waste management infrastructure such as incinerators, or even garbage compactors. In that regard, the establishment of the Waste Code Catalogue and digital calculator for waste management fee calculation could go a long way in resolving the issue. Already the nation is seeing several cities and regencies adjusting their waste handling fees to properly tackle their mounting waste problem. The Mandung landfill in Jembrana, Bali, for example, has raised its waste handling fee from just Rp 50,000 (roughly US$3) per truck delivery to Rp 150,000. The city of Medan also nearly tripled its waste handling fee this year, having last increased waste handling fee in 2006. One way in which cities and regencies could channel the money from the increased waste handling fee is by formalizing the work of waste collectors. Dominated by informal workers, waste collectors – known locally as pemulung – play a significant role in supplying recyclable plastics to the country’s waste management sector, contributing over 80% of the plastic and paper used by recycling companies. Additionally, the nation has paved the way for the implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), enshrined under Indonesia Waste Management Act of 2008, which has been further laid out for implementation via Government Regulation No. 97/2017 (also known as Jakstranas) and Minister of Environment and Forestry Regulation No. 75/2019. These regulations set the path for industries, particularly the consumer goods, retail, as well as hotels and restaurants sectors, to actively participate in the streamlining of the waste management process from production to consumption to recycle and reuse. A collaborative effort According to Bappenas, by establishing a strong recycling industry, Indonesia can expect to create 1,000 new companies, absorb 3 million laborers, contribute up to Rp 200 trillion rupiah in Gross Domestic Product by 2030, while reducing waste by 50 percent and greenhouse gas emissions by 29 to 41 percent. The Waste Code Catalogue is one major step towards achieving that goal, but there is still a lot more to be done. The implementation of EPR in Indonesia is still in its nascent form, with only major companies, such as Unilever, Coca-Cola, and Nestle, investing proportionately in meeting their EPR targets. A largely still-missing piece is public participation, wherein domestic and household wastes tend to be more difficult to recycle due to their level of impurities and the negative effects it causes to the mechanical properties of products such as tensile strength, tear strength, and durability. It’s relevant to note that community managed waste banks play a sizeable role in the effort to have households sort their trash prior to collecting. According to the SIPSN databank, as of April 2024, there are 25,685 waste bank units spread across the archipelago, a significant increase from only over 7,500 in 2018. As waste banks sit right in the middle between households and waste collectors, the government could do more to incentivize partnership between corporations and waste banks to improve the overall waste management capacity – aside from directly promoting the formalization of waste collectors. Overall, the pieces are in place for Indonesia to vastly improve its waste management, with both the private and public sector posed to benefit. All it takes is for all parties to actively participate in the existing frameworks and to continue pushing forward for a brighter, greener future. German companies have very good opportunities, as the development of efficient collection systems is important. A good indicator of Indonesia's further efforts will be the waste management system that is yet to be set up for the new capital Nusantara. A modern green city is being built east of Kalimantan (Borneo), which will take over Jakarta's capital from August 2024. The contract for the construction of the first plant has already been awarded. The target is a recycling rate of 60%. The remaining 40% is to be used to generate electricity. To discuss this issue and more, the German-Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Indonesien/EKONID) in cooperation with VDMA, will host a business initiation for German companies in the field of waste management and recycling from November 4 to 8, 2024, with the aim of introducing relevant decision-makers and potential business partners from both Germany and Indonesia in both a conference and B2B meeting sessions. For more information or to sign up for the business delegation, click here
Held on, March 19, 2024, the event aimed to assist EKONID members in gaining a firmer understanding of regulation number 22 of 2023 regarding Visa and Stay Permit, which introduced a number of fundamental changes to Indonesia’s visa policy. The new visa policy also provides more detailed visa index, from 15 to 133 visa index. Two guest speakers from the Indonesian government shared their insights and knowledge at the event: Mr. Wihadi Sutrisno, Jr. Analyst on Immigration at the Immigration Traffic Directorate at the Indonesian Ministry of Law and Human Right, and Mr. Ali Chaidar, Sub-Coordinator of the Eligibility Test and Ratification of RPTKA (Foreign Worker Utilization Plan) in the Services Sector from the Indonesian Ministry of Manpower. Nurul Khasbullah, Senior Executive of Legal and Investment Consultation Services at EKONID, hosted the event. During his presentation, Mr. Wihadi stated that the new regulation provided more flexibility for investment and business-related activities in terms of visa applications. Mr. Wihadi also took the opportunity to discuss more about Indonesia’s Golden Visa policy, which is facilitates immigration for foreigners to enter or stay in Indonesian territory for 5 to 10 years. Meanwhile, Mr. Chaidar shared the legal basis for the utilization of foreign workers, specifically in relation to Law No. 6 of 2023 on Job Creation, as well as Minister of Manpower Decree No. 228 of 2019, which outlines the jobs where expatriates may be employed. Mr. Chaidar said that in order to employ a foreign worker, the employer is required to have a ratification of the plan for the employment of a foreign worker. However, this stipulation is not mandatory for directors or commissioners with a certain share, diplomatic and consular officers at representative offices of foreign countries, nor for foreign workers in a force majeure condition. We hope that, through the Online Roundtable, EKONID members have gained some measure of clarity regarding visa and work permit for foreign workers conducting overseas assignment in Indonesia. We extend our gratitude to Mr. Wihadi Sutrisno, Mr. Ali Chaidar, as well as the participants who helped make the event a success.
The summit was attended by prominent figures, such as representatives from the Indonesian Ministry of Industry, Deutsche Bank, Siemens Bank, and state-owned electricity company PLN. They engaged in discussions highlighting the pivotal role of digitalization in propelling decarbonization and sustainability efforts. Esteemed keynote speakers Dr. Roland Busch, the President and CEO of Siemens AG, as well as Dr. Lamine Jendoubi, President Director and CEO of PT Siemens Indonesia, also contributed their voice to the dialogue. Dr. Jendoubi emphasized the importance of reducing emissions from critical sectors like transportation, buildings, factories, and energy systems to combat climate change effectively. “Energy transition and the decarbonization of industry are primary catalysts for infrastructure transition. Reducing emissions from industrial and urban sectors such as transportation, buildings, factories, and energy systems are important to fight climate change. Siemens as a technology partner for digital transformation continue to support Indonesia's transformation in areas where the country needs more resource-efficient factories, smarter buildings and grids, transportation systems, as well as cleaner and more reliable energy,” stated Dr. Jendoubi. One of the key highlights of the summit was the Siemens Technology Vertical Expo, where participants had the opportunity to engage with experts across six focused industries, encompassing Data Center, Smart Urban (including Smart Hospital), Food & Beverage, Pulp & Paper, Utility, and Minerals. Furthermore, the summit also witnessed signing ceremonies under the Siemens University Initiative, reflecting the company’s commitment to supporting Indonesia’s green energy transition and workforce development. Siemens Indonesia cemented its partnership with Swiss German University (SGU), focusing on joint research into emerging cybersecurity technologies for the industry. Additionally, Siemens Indonesia extended its support to academia by awarding in-kind software grants to Universitas Indonesia, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, and Institut Teknologi PLN, further enhancing their capabilities in power system planning and simulation.
Senior Executive (m/w/d) – EKONID / ProRecognition Stellenbezeichnung : Senior Executive (m/w/d) – AHK Indonesien Projekt : ProRecognition Bericht an : Projektleitung Voraussichtliches Datum des : März/April Beschäftigungsbeginns / Zeitraum des Vorstellungsgesprächs : März Arbeitsort : Jakarta Über uns Wir, die Deutsch-Indonesische Industrie- und Handelskammer (EKONID), gehören zum weltweiten Netzwerk der deutschen Auslandshandelskammern (AHK) und vertreten die bilateralen Wirtschaftsinteressen indonesischer und deutscher Unternehmen. Als strategisches Netzwerk unterstützten wir Unternehmen und Institutionen aus beiden Ländern bei der Entwicklung neuer Handels- und Investitionsmöglichkeiten. Um mehr über uns zu erfahren, kannst du unsere Website besuchen. Über ProRecognition ProRecognition ist ein vom Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (BMBF) gefördertes Projekt zur Beratung von Fachkräften aus dem Ausland, die Interesse an einer Arbeitsaufnahme in Deutschland haben. Speziell geht es um die Beratung zur Anerkennung der jeweiligen erlangten Qualifikationen in Deutschland. Für das AHK-Netzwerk wird die Implementierung von der zur Deutschen Industrie- und Handelskammer (DIHK) gehörenden DIHK Service GmbH koordiniert. Seit 2024 sind wir Teil von ProRecognition und suchen Verstärkung für unser Projektteam. Deine wichtigsten Aufgaben Eigenständige Beratung interessierter Fachkräfte bzgl. der Möglichkeit zur Anerkennung der vorhandenen Qualifikationen in Hinblick auf eine Arbeitsaufnahme in Deutschland Planung und Durchführung von Beratungs- und Präsentationsveranstaltungen sowie Messebeteiligungen in digitaler und physischer Form Regelmäßige Dokumentation der Projektaktivitäten und -ergebnisse und Sicherstellung, dass alle notwendige Belege für die finanzielle Abrechnung der Aktivitäten verfügbar sind und aufbereitet werden Koordination mit Anbietern und Sammeln und Bearbeiten von Rechnungen Dritter Aufbereitung der notwendigen Informationen und Unterlagen für das interne und externe Berichtswesen unter Einhaltung der Vorgaben der DIHK in Deutschland Konzeptionierung, Erstellung und Pflege des monatlichen Inhaltskalenders auf Basis häufiger Kundenanfragen, Durchführung von vierteljährlichen Inhaltsaudits Repräsentation des Projekts gegenüber indonesischen Institutionen sowie Zuarbeit bei der Koordinierung mit weiteren Partnerorganisationen im In- und Ausland Ausarbeitung von Analysen zur Identifizierung von Sektoren mit Anwerbungspotential Konzeptionierung und Koordination von kurzen, Interview- und Video-Testimonials mit erfolgreichen Kunden, Erstellung von Inhalten für die ProRecognition-Website, den monatlichen Newsletter, Social-Media-Kanäle und Druckmaterialien Anforderungen Indonesische Staatsangehörigkeit Hochschulstudium (möglichst mit Bezug zu Deutschland) Mindestens 3 Jahre Berufserfahrung in einer beratenden Tätigkeit Interesse am Thema Fachkräftemigration, sehr gute Kenntnisse des indonesischen Bildungssystems und idealerweise gute Kenntnisse des deutschen Bildungssystems Sehr gute Deutschkenntnisse (C1) sind essenziell für die Zusammenarbeit mit den deutschen Behörden und Partnerorganisationen Interkulturelles Bewusstsein, strukturiertes, termingerechtes und ergebnisorientiertes Arbeiten Teamplayer mit Kunden- und Serviceorientierung Gute Kenntnisse der MS Office Anwendungen sowie die Bereitschaft den Umgang mit weiteren Software-Anwendungen zu erlernen Was bieten wir? Wir bieten eine leistungsorientierte Vergütung innerhalb eines motivierten und innovativen Teams und die Möglichkeit zum selbstständigen Arbeiten innerhalb eines modernen Büroumfelds. Haben wir dein Interesse geweckt? Dann sende bitte deine vollständige Bewerbung in deutscher oder englischer Sprache an: Mrs. Angeline Liangie, Head of HR and General Affairs | hrd@ekonid.id. Bewerbungsfrist: 15. März 2024 Junior Executive (m/w/d) – EKONID / ProRecognition Stellenbezeichnung : Junior Executive (m/w/d) – AHK Indonesien Projekt : ProRecognition Bericht an : Projektleitung Voraussichtliches Datum des : März/April Beschäftigungsbeginns / Zeitraum des Vorstellungsgesprächs : März Arbeitsort : Jakarta Über uns Wir, die Deutsch-Indonesische Industrie- und Handelskammer (EKONID), gehören zum weltweiten Netzwerk der deutschen Auslandshandelskammern (AHK) und vertreten die bilateralen Wirtschaftsinteressen indonesischer und deutscher Unternehmen. Als strategisches Netzwerk unterstützten wir Unternehmen und Institutionen aus beiden Ländern bei der Entwicklung neuer Handels- und Investitionsmöglichkeiten. Um mehr über uns zu erfahren, kannst du unsere Website besuchen. Über ProRecognition ProRecognition ist ein vom Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (BMBF) gefördertes Projekt zur Beratung von Fachkräften aus dem Ausland, die Interesse an einer Arbeitsaufnahme in Deutschland haben. Speziell geht es um die Beratung zur Anerkennung der jeweiligen erlangten Qualifikationen in Deutschland. Für das AHK-Netzwerk wird die Implementierung von der zur Deutschen Industrie- und Handelskammer (DIHK) gehörenden DIHK Service GmbH koordiniert. Seit 2024 sind wir Teil von ProRecognition und suchen Verstärkung für unser Projektteam. Deine wichtigsten Aufgaben Unterstützung der Projektleitung bei der administrativen Abwicklung des Projekts (u.a. Geschäftsreisemanagement, Veranstaltungsmanagement, Zuarbeit beim internen und externen Berichtswesen inkl. Pflege des ProRecognition Statistik-Tools der DIHK) Unterstützung bei der Organisation und Durchführung von Beratungs- und Präsentationsveranstaltungen sowie Messebeteiligungen in digitaler und physischer Form Erstellung von Präsentationen, Webseitentexten und Marketingmaterialien zur Bewerbung des Projekts und unserer Aktivitäten, um damit unser Netzwerk stetig zu erweitern Erfassung von Kontaktdaten in der Datenbank-Software, so dass diese jederzeit abrufbar sind Unterstützung bei der Ausarbeitung von Analysen zur Identifizierung von Sektoren mit Anwerbungspotential Beratung interessierter Fachkräfte in Bezug auf die Anerkennungsfähigkeit der verfügbaren Qualifikationen in Deutschland Anforderungen Indonesische Staatsangehörigkeit Hochschulstudium (möglichst mit Bezug zu Deutschland) Interesse am Thema Fachkräftemigration Gute bis sehr gute Deutschkenntnisse (Minimum B2, besser C1) sind essenziell für die Zusammenarbeit mit den deutschen Behörden und Partnerorganisationen Interkulturelles Bewusstsein, strukturiertes, termingerechtes und ergebnisorientiertes Arbeiten Teamplayer mit Kunden- und Serviceorientierung Gute Kenntnisse der MS Office Anwendungen sowie die Bereitschaft den Umgang mit weiteren Software-Anwendungen zu erlernen (insbesondere Zoho-Applikationen) Erste Erfahrungen in den Bereichen Kundenberatung und Veranstaltungsorganisation wären hilfreich Was bieten wir? Wir bieten eine leistungsorientierte Vergütung innerhalb eines motivierten und innovativen Teams und die Möglichkeit zum selbstständigen Arbeiten innerhalb eines modernen Büroumfelds. Haben wir dein Interesse geweckt? Dann sende bitte deine vollständige Bewerbung in deutscher oder englischer Sprache an: Mrs. Angeline Liangie, Head of HR and General Affairs | hrd@ekonid.id. Bewerbungsfrist: 15. März 2024
Done in collaboration with the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) and Association of German Mechanical and Plant Engineering (VDMA), the mission aimed to delve into the business prospects of the medical technology sector between Germany and Indonesia. The agenda encompassed business conferences, individual B2B meetings, company visits, and a pitching event, all geared towards fostering partnerships and understanding the Indonesian market dynamics. Ms. Marianne Friese, CEO of the Berlin- and China-based Marianne Friese Consulting, who was among the 20 representatives that took part in the roundtable discussion, said she looked forward to the growth of the Indonesian medical devices industry. “I’m optimistic to see how rapid Indonesia is advancing to be an even more appealing business partner for Germany,” said Ms. Friese. Mr. Erwin Hermanto, Chairman 1 of ASPAKI, who attended the pitching event on February 21, highlighted the importance of such events in facilitating dialogue between foreign and domestic stakeholders. He also advocated more targeted discussions to enhance mutual understanding of investment opportunities. “I think events like this should be hosted more frequently to address potential gaps in understanding regulatory developments and investment relations between foreign and Indonesia’s stakeholders. Focus group discussions are also possible to foster further engagement, in collaboration with EKONID,” Mr. Hermanto said. EKONID would like to thank all the participants who attended this German Trade Mission, as well as our supporting partners.