Small and medium enterprises are a significant source of income and employment in many developing countries, including Indonesia. In addition to directly supplying products and services to consumers, they also play a role in exporting and in supplying products and services to larger enterprises. Additionally, small enterprises can play a functon as an informal social safety net by providing a source of employment for those affected by external shocks. However, the productivity of small and medium enterprises are low compared with that of large firms. Can digitalisation enhance the productivity of the small and medium enterprises, and further contribute to reducing inequality? What are the roles of small and medium enterprises in the Gorontalo and North Sulawesi economy? These are some of the issues that will be discussed during the 2023 FKP Roadshow on Monday, 27 February (hosted by Universitas Negeri Gorontalo) and Wednesday, 1 March 2023 (hosted by Universitas Sam Ratulangi, Manado).
Monday, 27 February 2023 at Faculty of Economics, Universitas Negeri Gorontalo, at 09.00 – 11.30 WITA (GMT+8)
Speakers:
- Dr Evi Noor Afifah (Universitas Gadjah Mada): The impact of internet diffusion on income inequality in Indonesia
- Professor Budy Resosudarmo (The Australian National University): Internet utilization, micro and small enterprises’ performances and female labour participation
- Dr Herwin Mopangga (Universitas Negeri Gorontalo): Tourism villages and creative economies in Districts Boalemo dan Pohuwato as development centers of the Tomini Bay Special Economic Zone
This event will be fully in person (luring) and by invitation only.
Wednesday, 1 March 2023 venue to be confirmed, Manado, North Sulawesi, at 09.00-11.30 WITA (GMT+8)
Speakers:
- Dr Evi Noor Afifah (Universitas Gadjah Mada):The impact of internet diffusion on income inequality in Indonesia
- Professor Budy Resosudarmo (The Australian National University): Internet utilization, micro and small enterprises’ performances and female labour participation
- Dr Joy Elly Tulung (Universitas Sam Ratulangi): Roles of micro and small enterprises on development in North Sulawesi
The events will be in person (luring).
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