Innovation Development Becomes a Success Key for National Industry

By : Ridwan And Aldi Firhand. A | Monday, October 16 2017 - 12:02 IWST

menperin Airlangga Hartanto
menperin Airlangga Hartanto

INDUSTRY.co.id - Jakarta- The Ministry of Industry is focusing on technology development and innovation in the national industry.

This is an effort to anticipate the implementation of the latest global production technology system, as the impact of the fourth industrial revolution or industry 4.0.

"I believe that Indonesia has the power to develop innovation, especially since we have research institutions that can collaborate between universities and industries," said Minister of Industry, Airlangga Hartarto as quoted from his facebook page @Airlangga Hartarto in Jakarta (15/10/2017).

He added that the move to be forward as a whole can determine the processes that occur in the domestic manufacturing industry.

"The government has also allocated budgets for advanced technology products, the addition of researchers and engineers, and the utilization of digital technology," Airlangga said.

According to him, innovation becomes the key to success of national economic growth in the future, including in the industrial sector.

"Innovation opens more opportunities to develop national industry," he concluded.

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