Jakarta, 24 February 2022
- Indonesia officially holds the G20 Summit Presidency in 2022. Raising the theme of "Recover Together, Recover Stronger" in G20 Summit in 2022, Indonesia highlights the importance of global policy to eliminate disparity, bridge existing divides, and bolster sustainable economic productivity. G20 Summit in 2022 will focus on the multi-faceted COVID-19 response from a global perspective.
In the G20 Sherpa Track that discusses economic non-financial issues, economic transformation is one of the priority issues identified by the G20 Development Working Group (DWG). Other issues include inclusive and sustainable development, resilience, and multilateralism. In achieving economic transformation, a strong research and innovation ecosystem plays a crucial role using the knowledge- based economy approach.
To bring knowledge to the global policy agenda, the Think 20 (T20) engagement group brings together globally recognized think tanks and research institutes to develop research-based policy recommendations that are formally submitted to G20 leaders for consideration. In pursuing economic transformation and promoting evidence-based policymaking, T20 Indonesia, Katadata, and Knowledge Sector Initiative (KSI) organized a high-level webinar with the theme of "Indonesia's G20 Presidency: Economic Transformation to Recover Together and Recover Stronger".
Indonesia's G20 Presidency puts Indonesia on the front line of international focus and attention, especially in relation to economic and social policy. In this context, Australia is a critical partner for Indonesia in achieving its efforts to promote global collective commitment to accelerate the inclusive global economic recovery. Opening the discussion, Australian Ambassador to Indonesia, Penny Williams PSM, stated her country's support for G20 Presidency of Indonesia "Australia strongly supports the Indonesian Presidency at the G20 to strengthen global economy and ensure recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic to achieve our sustainable development goals. Australia also supports Indonesia's efforts to focus on tangible results and impact on three key priorities, namely reorganizing the global health architecture, digital-based transformation, and a more environmentally friendly and sustainable energy transition. As a close partner, Australia is ready to work with stakeholders in Indonesia to achieve Indonesia's G20 agenda," said William.
"It's time for Indonesia to rebuild better, to not be complacent with economic recovery. We must redesign Indonesia's economic transformation after COVID-19, not only to return to the pre-crisis period, but to be better than before the crisis. This economic transformation is an important point for us to achieve our Vision of Indonesia 2045. Improving the quality of education, research, innovation, knowledge, and evidence-based policies is important to increase competitiveness," said Deputy for Economic Affairs at the Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas, Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti, representing Minister of National Development Planning/Bappenas, Suharso Monoarfa in delivering a keynote speech.
The integration of key policy issues such as economic transformation and social policy is important to deliver sustainable and inclusive economic policies. Deputy for Economics at Bappenas, Amalia
