Creative Industries Contribute to Economic Growth
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Indonesia`s creative industry is considered to have the potentials to contribute to national economic growth, according to Head of Research and Industry Development of Industry Ministry Haris Munandar.
“Currently, the contribution of t creative industries is still relatively small, which is 7 percent of the national industrial growth of 18-20 per cent, but they have great potentials,” Haris said in Jakarta, Friday, October 14, 2016.
Haris added that the potential can be seen from the various opportunities to develop creative industries in Indonesia, among them an increasing number of middle class Indonesia as potential consumers of creative products.
“In recent years, the middle class is growing rapidly. This becomes a great opportunity,” said Haris.
In addition, socio-cultural diversity and natural resources of Indonesia can inspire creative industries to continue to innovate.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the current economic contribution of Indonesia's creative industries?
What is the current economic contribution of Indonesia's creative industries?
The creative industries currently contribute 7 percent to national industrial growth. This figure is based on the 18-20 percent national industrial growth, as stated by Haris Munandar from the Industry Ministry.
Q.Who provided the information about the creative industries' potential in Indonesia?
Who provided the information about the creative industries' potential in Indonesia?
Haris Munandar, the Head of Research and Industry Development at the Industry Ministry, provided this information. He spoke in Jakarta on Friday, October 14, 2016, regarding the sector's prospects.
Q.What factors suggest the creative industries have significant potential for growth?
What factors suggest the creative industries have significant potential for growth?
An increasing middle-class population, acting as potential consumers, is a key factor. Also, Indonesia's rich socio-cultural diversity and abundant natural resources are seen as inspirations for innovation in the sector.
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