Bali — The 2nd High Level Forum Multi Stakeholder Partnerships (HLF MSP) and Indonesia-Africa Forum (IAF) held in Bali officially closed on September 3, 2024. Both forums recorded important achievements in strengthening multilateral cooperation and encouraging strategic partnerships between Indonesia and African countries.
The three-day event attracted more than 500 delegates from various countries, including representatives of governments, the private sector, academics, and civil society organizations. The HLF MSP discussed a variety of global issues, including sustainable development, food security, and climate change, while the 2nd IAF focused on strengthening economic and trade relations between Indonesia and Africa.
During the forum, several important agreements were achieved, including the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Indonesia and several African countries in the fields of trade, investment, and infrastructure development. This cooperation is expected to provide real contributions to the economic growth of both parties. In addition, this forum also serves as a forum for exchanging knowledge and experience related to innovation in sustainable development.
In the discussion sessions, forum participants also emphasized the importance of multi-stakeholder involvement in achieving inclusive and sustainable development goals. Deputy for Maritime Affairs and Natural Resources of the Ministry of PPN/Bappenas, Vivi Yulaswati, who also attended the forum, stated that “An inclusive multi-stakeholder approach is the key to success in responding to today’s global challenges. Through this collaboration, we can create a greater impact in achieving global prosperity.”
Furthermore, the Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas also emphasized its commitment to mainstreaming the circular economy through the 2025–2045 National Long-Term Development Plan (RPJPN). Vivi explained that the 2025–2045 RPJPN which was just approved to become a law is a strategic step in encouraging the implementation of a green economy. “We are mainstreaming the circular economy in the 2025–2045 RPJPN. This has just been approved to become a law,” said Vivi Yulaswati in a thematic session of the High-Level Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Forum (HLF MSP) in Badung, Bali.
According to her, the mainstreaming of the 2025–2045 RPJPN is a reference for policy makers, with five main sectors being the government’s focus: textiles, electronics, retail focusing on plastic packaging, construction, and food. Vivi highlighted the importance of the electronics sector in the circular economy, especially related to the energy transition that requires battery recycling for electric vehicles.
The 2nd HLF MSP and IAF Forum has been completed and produced various policy recommendations that will be implemented by each participating country. The success of the 2nd HLF MSP and IAF in Bali is a real proof of Indonesia’s commitment in leading collaborative efforts for better global development.
With the end of this forum, it is hoped that bilateral relations between Indonesia and African countries will also be stronger. In addition, various agreements that have been reached will soon be realized for the common good.