# Indonesia Creative Economy Initiative Expands > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesia-creative-economy-initiative > Updated: 2026-09-14T12:10:43.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 15. In mid-to-late July 2026, Indonesia’s Ministry of Creative Economy, led by Minister Teuku Riefky Harsya, accelerated its three flagship programmes—Aktivasi Desa Kreatif, Aktivasi Creative Hub, and Creative by Indonesia—under the 2026–2045 Rindekraf master plan, with Bali serving as an international showcase. To bolster international competitiveness, the ministry engaged with the U.S. Embassy to deepen gaming sector cooperation, including the establishment of American Corners and support for the American Spaces Indonesia Esports Development (ASIED) programme. Deputy Minister Irene Umar also promoted Indonesia as a global collaboration space for international creators. On 21 July, an inter‑ministerial agreement with Higher Education targeted research commercialisation, curriculum redesign, and IP protection. Youth and talent development initiatives included 100 Banpin scholarships in Bekasi and tuition-coverage at BINUS Malang for AI and digital technopreneurship. On 26 July, the Makassar Creative Hub (MCH) Nusantara opened to support digital arts and entrepreneurship, while a partnership with the AMANAH foundation expanded Aceh’s Creative Hub and Creative by Indonesia programmes for local crafts and digital content. On 27 July, BRIN and the ministry signed a MoU on research, funding, IP, and cultural protection. On 1 August, Harsya launched the Re:Rasa International Poster Biennale 2026, emphasizing AI in visual communication. By early August, the ministry intensified its focus on the film and gaming sectors. Minister Harsya noted that international film co-productions, such as the French-Indonesian ‘Happy Eyes’, act as catalysts for economic growth by driving demand in tourism and hospitality. To support the gaming subsector, which saw an 18.22 percent increase, the Ministry of Communication and Digital expanded ‘Internet Villages’ to approximately 2,000 points. In late August, Indonesia and the Philippines agreed to strengthen bilateral ties to expand market access across Southeast Asia. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-14: Indonesia Ministry of Creative Economy reports rising cyber threats and high app investment Indonesia's Ministry of Creative Economy reports rising cyber threats to local apps while highlighting the sector's Rp 54.18 trillion investment value and potential for global expansion. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-ministry-of-creative-economy-reports-rising-cyber-threats-and-high-app-investment ### 2026-09-08: Indonesia Ministry of Creative Economy launches 20-year development plan Indonesia is launching the Rindekraf 2026–2045 master plan to strengthen regional creative economies and connect rural creators, such as designers and artisans, to the property and banking sectors. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-ministry-of-creative-economy-launches-20-year-development-plan ### 2026-09-03: Indonesia promotes creative economy as global soft power Indonesia is leveraging its creative economy through the “Nusantara Rising” movement to build global soft power, while regional governments like Batu City seek central support for agrocreative and gastronomic's 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-promotes-creative-economy-as-global-soft-power ### 2026-08-31: Indonesia and Philippines boost creative economy cooperation Indonesia and the Philippines are boosting creative economy cooperation through talent exchange, product collaboration like ‘Batik-Barong’, and supporting a new ASEAN creative industry center. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-and-philippines-boost-creative-economy-cooperation ### 2026-08-26: Indonesia seeks justice and transparency for creative industry royalties Indonesian Law Minister Supratman Andi Agtas is advocating for digital copyright royalty transparency and justice for the creative industry at the Global Forum on Intellectual Property in Singapore. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-seeks-justice-and-transparency-for-creative-industry-royalties ### 2026-08-18: Indonesia Ministry of Creative Economy expands global market access Indonesia's Ministry of Creative Economy is partnering with JAFF and Indonesia Open Network to enhance film IP monetization and expand global digital market access for local creators. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-ministry-of-creative-economy-expands-global-market-access ### 2026-08-13: Indonesia Ministry of Creative Economy targets regional expansion and blockchain integration Indonesia's Ministry of Creative Economy is pushing for regional fashion market expansion in Southeast Asia and leveraging blockchain technology to strengthen intellectual property rights. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-ministry-of-creative-economy-targets-regional-expansion-and-blockchain-integration ### 2026-08-08: Indonesia targets economic growth through film and gaming sectors Indonesia is boosting its creative economy by attracting international film productions and supporting its growing gaming sector through improved digital infrastructure and regional government involvement. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-adopts-3c-framework-to-boost-gaming-industry ### 2026-08-01: Indonesia's Creative Economy Minister Launches Programs and Global Poster Biennale Indonesia's Creative Economy Minister Teuku Riefky Harsya opened the Re:Rasa Poster Biennale and unveiled three new programs – Desa Kreatif, Creative Hub and Creative by Indonesia – under the Rindekraf 2026‑204 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-creative-economy-minister-launches-programs-and-global-poster-biennale ### 2026-07-27: Indonesia's BRIN partners with Creative Economy Ministry, pushes future tech for mining Indonesia's BRIN and Bekraf signed an MoU to advance the creative economy, while BRIN's head urged future‑focused technology for the mining sector, promoting long‑term innovation. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-brin-partners-with-creative-economy-ministry-pushes-future-tech-for-mining ### 2026-07-25: Indonesia launches new Makassar Creative Hub and boosts Aceh entrepreneurship program Mayor Munafri opened Makassar’s second Creative Hub to foster youth innovation, while Indonesia’s Creative Economy Ministry rolled out a talent‑development program at Aceh’s Creative Hub, targeting entrepreneur 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-launches-new-makassar-creative-hub-and-boosts-aceh-entrepreneurship-program ### 2026-07-24: Indonesia launches new youth scholarships and creative talent initiatives Indonesia opened 100 Banpin scholarships in Bekasi, announced up‑to‑100% BINUS Malang scholarships for 2027/28, and highlighted a ministry drive to develop creative‑economy talent, citing 27.4 million workers. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-boosts-youth-talent-with-scholarships-and-creative-economy-programs ### 2026-07-21: Malaysia and Indonesia launch major creative‑economy initiatives Malaysia set up the Majlis Ekonomi Jingga to guide its orange economy, while Indonesia's ministries partnered on the Rindekraf plan to boost research, talent and IP protection in the creative sector. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malaysia-and-indonesia-launch-major-creativeeconomy-initiatives ### 2026-07-20: Indonesia's Creative Economy Ministry drives flagship programs and positions Bali as global showcase Indonesia's Creative Economy Ministry pushes three flagship programs for inclusive growth and brands Bali as a global showcase for local creative work under the Rindekraf plan. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-creative-economy-ministry-drives-flagship-programs-and-positions-bali-as-global-showcase ### 2026-07-18: Indonesia expands creative economy collaborations with US and global creators Indonesia's Creative Economy Ministry deepens ties with the US Embassy to boost esports and gaming, while deputy minister Irene Umar promotes international creator collaborations, citing a Korean music video at 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-expands-creative-economy-collaborations-with-us-and-global-creators --- Cite as: Indonesia Creative Economy Initiative Expands. 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