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Regional coordinators address water crisis at World Water Forum
Coordinators from Asia-Pacific, Mediterranean, America, and Africa met to identify and prioritize steps to address the water crisis at local and regional levels during the 10th World Water Forum's Regional Process session held at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center (BNDCC) in Bali on Thursday, May 23, 2024.
Prabowo administration should decide on water management agency proposal: Official
The authority to decide on the idea of establishing a specialized agency for addressing water issues should remain the jurisdiction of the incoming administration of Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka, a senior official says.
PLN, govt invite global community to collaborate on energy transition funding
State electricity company PT PLN and the Government of Indonesia invite the global community to collaborate in energy transition, particularly in its funding efforts. The call was reflected in the Tri Hita Karana - World Economic Forum agenda held in Bali on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
Indonesia supports establishment of Global Water Fund
Indonesia encourages the establishment of a Global Water Fund or world water financing platform in an effort to improve adequate water and sanitation infrastructure worldwide.
Indonesia proposes establishment of parliamentary caucus to address water issues
An Indonesian legislator has proposed to the 10th World Water Forum currently underway in Bali for the establishment of a parliamentary caucus to accelerate the provision of solutions to water problems, including access to clean water.
Bappenas targets reduction in logistics costs to boost economy
The National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) aims to reduce the logistics cost contribution to the national economy from 14.1 percent to 7 percent. Still the scheme may lead to monopolistic practices in the logistics sector.
Indonesia invites Chinese health industry to invest in traditional medicine
Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, invites Chinese health industry professionals, particularly those in traditional medicine, to consider investing in Indonesia.
President Jokowi emphasizes urgency of global water management
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo opened the High-Level Meeting Session of the 10th World Water Forum Summit in Bali on Monday by emphasizing the urgency of global collaboration in managing water resources to face increasingly complex challenges in the future.
Indonesia showcases mangrove conservation to World Water Forum delegates
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and leaders of countries participating in the 10th World Water Forum visited the Ngurah Rai Grand Forest Park (Tahura), Bali on Monday, May 20, 2024.
Indonesia maximises water management for tourism sector
Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy/Head of the Creative Economy Agency, Sandiaga Salahudin Uno, asserted Indonesia’s commitment for collaborative efforts to maximize water management in the tourism sector for the welfare of the community.
Indonesia pushes for four concrete initiatives at World Water Forum
Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo told the opening of the 10th World Water Forum Summit in Bali on Monday, May 20, 2024, of the important role of water in human life.
President Jokowi, Tajikistan premier strengthen cooperation on water management
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and Prime Minister of Tajikistan Qohir Rasulzoda held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 10th World Water Forum at the Bali International Convention Center (BICC), Monday, May 20, 2024, discussing efforts to strengthen cooperation in water resources management.