Heaptalk, Jakarta — To advance village-owned enterprises (BUMDes) in the Land of Anoa, the Government of Southeast Sulawesi Province held a work meeting of the Regional Financial Access Acceleration Team (TPKAD) of Southeast Sulawesi, involving various related parties in Kendari City on Monday (12/16).
“Our active participation is a tangible manifestation of our commitment and dedication to advancing BUMDes in Southeast Sulawesi. We all hope that through this meeting, BUMDes can develop and have a positive impact on improving the welfare of the community. This meeting aims to align perceptions to support the TPKAD work program in districts and cities in Southeast Sulawesi,” said Asrun Lio, Regional Secretary.
The Regional Financial Access Acceleration Team has been formed in 17 regencies and cities in Southeast Sulawesi. Therefore, all teams need to understand the work program. One program to be implemented is the establishment of food security stalls in every active BUMDes.
The Regional Secretary of Southeast Sulawesi revealed approximately 1,909 villages in the Land of Anoa with around 1,500 village-owned enterprises. However, not all have legal entities. In the future, food security stalls will become supporters of agricultural facilities in the villages and will continue to be developed into independent village-owned enterprises.
“Thus, the regency and city TPKAD can become a means of financial inclusion and education in the villages. In addition, another important step is to ensure access for BUMDes managers and all community members to obtain financial services, such as savings, credit, insurance, and investments,” explained Asrun.
Furthermore, Asrun Lio stated, “Through these efforts, indirectly, opportunities will be opened for everyone to participate in economic activities. Ultimately, this will reduce economic disparities and promote economic growth in the villages.”
This working meeting will continue to be enhanced at each organization’s regional apparatus organization or working group level to support the programmed work programs, both at the provincial and district/city levels, involving related organizations. Therefore, this effort can proceed for the development of the village economy.
Additionally, the discussion of the regional financial access acceleration team’s work program throughout Southeast Sulawesi Province is quite essential, considering that financial literacy and inclusion programs in the region also require close cooperation between the government, financial institutions, the business world, the education community, and all elements of society.
“Financial education must start early and continue to be enhanced throughout life. Financial institutions must continually innovate to create products and services that meet the needs and conditions of the region’s community. Accelerating financial access in the regions is one of the important pillars in efforts to improve community welfare,” concluded Asrun.
