Integrating project implementation knowledge in Indonesia in ongoing operations
Peter Walton, former Director of NSLIC/NSELRED Project (National Support for Local Investment Climates/National Support for Enhancing Local and Regional Economic Development), joined Cowater International staff across our four hubs to explore the impact of NSLIC/NSELRED in supporting local economic development and advancing growth policies in Indonesia.
NSLIC/NSELRED was a $17.3 million CAD project, funded by Global Affairs Canada, which aimed to improve the overall investment climate in Indonesia and build a more competitive private sector.
The project integrated gender equality, governance and climateadaptation across four major areas:
1) Local economic development, with a focus on improving business support services, MSMEs creation and women’s participation in economic activity. Over 5,000 businesses and 71,000 entrepreneurs benefited from project support;
2) Improved business-centered public services, including the creation of a “One Stop Shop” to support local MSMEs;
3) Inter-regional cooperation to foster MSME growth in sectors such as beef, poultry and vegetable production, as well as promotion of rural tourism;
4) Promote innovation in the MSME sector, including development of innovative products in fisheries, agriculture and tourism in 18 Indonesia provinces.
With an extensive and growing project portfolio across Indonesia, including two recent programmes – INKLUSI and KONEKSI – funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and managed by Cowater International, we are actively integrating knowledge and experiences captured over 20 years of development presence in Indonesia to deliver better socio-economic opportunities for all Indonesians.
Related Content
Strengthening resilience to climate change in Ghana
A Cowater International-led innovative project entitled Strengthening Investments in Gender-Responsive Climate Adaptation (SIGRA), funded by the Government of Canada, is working with the Government of Ghana and women-led civil society […]
Cambodia’s Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation and Australia’s CAPRED Program Collaborate to Enhance Cambodia’s Manufacturing Competitiveness
Cambodia’s Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) partnered with the Australian Embassy through its CAPRED program to boost Cambodian manufacturing by hosting a workshop on Manufacturing Sector Competitiveness, […]
Cowater International is delighted to announce some new wins!
Cowater International is delighted to announce some new wins! Under EU FWC EOM LOT 01 – EU Election Observation Missions – we have been awarded the contract “European Union Election […]
