# GEKRAFS creative economy initiatives in Indonesia > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gekrafs-creative-economy-initiatives-in-indonesia > Updated: 2026-10-25T07:52:21.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. The National Creative Economy Movement (GEKRAFS) has undertaken several initiatives to bolster Indonesia’s creative sectors. Initially, the organization focused on regional expansion, with new leadership inaugurated in Banyumas to develop ecosystems in the culinary, music, automotive, and digital industries. In Yogyakarta, GEKRAFS aimed to leverage major city anniversaries to increase economic turnover for MSMEs and artists through heightened tourist mobility. Following these regional efforts, the movement established a national-level partnership. The Indonesian National Police (Polri) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GEKRAFS during the 2026 National Creative Economy Day (HEKRAFNAS) in Jakarta. National Police Chief General Suyudi Ario Seto stated that Polri is committed to “protecting and guarding the creative economy ecosystem,” viewing creative individuals as essential national assets for a progressive Indonesia. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-25: Indonesia strengthens creative economy through international partnerships and AI Indonesia is advancing its creative economy through an AI-based tech corridor with India, expanded regional networks, and strategic partnerships between GEKRAFS and the National Police. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polri-and-gekrafs-sign-mou-to-support-indonesias-creative-economy ### 2026-10-03: GEKRAFS expands creative economy initiatives in Banyumas and Yogyakarta GEKRAFS is strengthening the creative economy in Indonesia, with new leadership in Banyumas and a focus on leveraging major events in Yogyakarta to boost MSMEs and local tourism. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gekrafs-expands-creative-economy-initiatives-in-banyumas-and-yogyakarta --- Cite as: GEKRAFS creative economy initiatives in Indonesia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/gekrafs-creative-economy-initiatives-in-indonesia