Antara News·Indonesia·Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 04:23 PM UTC

Ministry pushes creative sector integration into national priorities

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Fitra Ashari, Raka Adji

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Creative Economy has proposed including the creative industry in the 2027 National Priority Work Programs (PKPN) to strengthen the government's support for developing the regional creative economy sector.

Creative Economy Minister Teuku Riefky Harsya said his ministry is in intensive discussions with the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) to integrate the industry into the eight national priority program clusters.

"Once the creative economy is included in the PKPN, it will naturally serve as an incentive for the regions," Harsya said during a press conference in Jakarta on Wednesday.

He explained that the proposal has reached the discussion stage and has received a positive substantive response. The ministry is currently completing several administrative requirements ahead of the PKPN's official approval.

According to the minister, if approved, the development of the creative industry will become a government priority that can be translated into various regional programs.

One planned initiative is the downstreaming of the intellectual property (IP)-based creative industry, which will be executed through three flagship programs: Creative Village Activation, Creative Hub Activation, and Creative by Indonesia.

These programs aim to strengthen regional creative potential, drive economic impact, and build a sustainable creative economy ecosystem.

"We are also coordinating with all stakeholders across eight clusters, covering food sovereignty, energy and water self-sufficiency, downstreaming, infrastructure, and people-centered economy, which encompass 60 programs," Harsya outlined.

In addition to central government support, the Ministry of Creative Economy is encouraging district and city governments to demonstrate their commitment through dedicated programs and budgets for local creative sectors.

Regional budget commitments are considered vital in sustaining the growth of the creative ecosystem, particularly for regions that have achieved or are seeking recognition under the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.

The Ministry of Creative Economy reaffirmed its commitment to continuously provide support through various initiatives to strengthen these regions, allowing greater impact on the economy of local communities.

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