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Creative Economy Ministry organizes creative economy startup incubation
WINDONESIA January 15, 2025
Creative Economy Minister Teuku Riefky Harsya. (Creative Economy Ministry)
One of the actions pursued by Creative Economy Ministry as part of its commitment to improve the development of South Papua Province's creative economy sector is by holding a creative economy startup incubation program for the culinary, music, and performing arts subsectors in Merauke Regency, South Papua.
"This series of (startup) incubations is planned to be held on Dec. 14, 2024, during my work visit to Merauke. The Creative Economy Incubation aims to create an ecosystem conducive for [fostering] creative economy actors," said Creative Economy Minister Teuku Riefky Harsya in a press statement in Jakarta on Dec. 13, 2024.
Riefky said that the three subsectors have the potential to make creative economy a new engine of economic growth for the people of Merauke, as the regency plays an important role in meeting the food and agricultural needs of South Papua and its surroundings.
"[The initiative will become a new engine for economic growth] by utilizing technology and innovation to support creative economy development and through collaboration between the agricultural and creative economy sectors. [The fostered startups] are expected to create products that have added value and are competitive in the local, national, and international markets," said Riefky.
He emphasized that the incubation of performing arts and music startups was accelerated through an activity titled "Ermukim Party", which consists of dance and rap competitions that showcase the talents of South Papua's youth.
"The activitiy is expected to help foster unity between more young people in Merauke [Regency]. Then, they can support each other to develop their talents in every artistic field they master," Riefky explained.
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