“IN DEPTH INTERVIEW: POTENTIAL FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION (KPI), FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE HALAL PRODUCT INDUSTRY”

IN DEPTH INTERVIEW: POTENTIAL FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION (KPI), FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF HALAL PRODUCT INDUSTRY WITH THE DIRECTORATE OF FOREIGN POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION, MINISTRY OF VAT/BAPPENAS OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA UNIVERSITY.

(FEB NEWS) Faculty of Economics and Business Universitas Airlangga (FEB UNAIR), on Monday, March 1, 2021, held the In Depth Interview: Potential for International Development Cooperation (KPI), for the Development of the Halal Product Industry, which was held offline at the Tirtodiningrat Hall , 2nd Floor FEB UNAIR.

This event was held between the Directorate of Foreign Policy and International Development Cooperation, Ministry of National Development Planning/BAPPENAS of the Republic of Indonesia and the Department of Sharia Economics FEB UNAIR.

(Visit the Directorate of Foreign Policy and International Development Cooperation, Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas RI for the Department of Sharia Economics FEB UNAIR In Depth Interview: Potential for International Development Cooperation (KPI), for the Development of the Halal Product Industry).  View from left to right: Dr. Sri Herianingrum, SE., M.Sc. - Head of the Department of Sharia Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Airlangga University; Dr. Ir. Vishnu Utomo, M.Sc. - Director of Foreign Policy and International Development Cooperation, Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas RI; Priyanto Rohmattullah, SE, MA - Associate Expert Planner, Directorate of Foreign Policy and International Development Cooperation, Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas RI; Dr. Wisnu Wibowo, SE., MSi -  Deputy Dean I FEB UNAIR).

Appearing to be present at the event, Dr. Ir. Vishnu Utomo, M.Sc. - Director of Foreign Policy and International Development Cooperation, Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas RI; Priyanto Rohmattullah, SE, MA - Associate Expert Planner, Directorate of Foreign Policy and International Development Cooperation, Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas RI and staff. Meanwhile, from FEB UNAIR, Prof. Dr. Dian Agustia., SE., MSi., Ak., CMA., CA. -  Dean of FEB UNAIR; Dr. Sri Herianingrum, SE., M.Si.” - Head of the Department of Sharia Economics FEB UNAIR; and Dr. Muhamad Nafik Hadi Ryandono SE., M.Sc. - Head of the Startup and Incubation Business Development Agency (BPBRIN) Universitas Airlangga.

This event was held as an effort by the government, in this case the Ministry of National Development Planning/BAPPENAS of the Republic of Indonesia, through the Directorate of Foreign Policy and International Development Cooperation, to formulate recommendations to various stakeholders to improve KPIs in the halal product industry in order to provide quality economic impact.

In his speech, Prof. Dr. Dian Agustia., SE., MSi., Ak., CMA., CA. Sri Herianingrum, SE., M.Si.” Head of the Department of Sharia Economics FEB UNAIR, that the role of Academics of the Department of Sharia Economics FEB UNAIR, is to Realize Indonesia's Vision as the Center of the World Sharia Economy. Prof. Dr. Dian Agustia., SE., MSi., Ak., CMA., CA., also said that FEB UNAIR is also very open to further cooperation with the Ministry of National Development Planning/BAPPENAS RI.

(From left to right: Dr. Ir. Wisnu Utomo, M.Sc. - Director of Foreign Policy and International Development Cooperation, Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas RI; Prof. Dr. Dian Agustia., SE., MSi., Ak. , CMA., CA. - Dean of FEB UNAIR, in his remarks at the In Depth Interview: Potential for International Development Cooperation (KPI), for the Development of the Halal Product Industry).

In his explanation, Dr. Ir. Vishnu Utomo, M.Sc. - The Director of Foreign Policy and International Development Cooperation, Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas RI, stated that currently his party is carrying out plans, where the most intensive discussion lately is regarding the development of halal products, which currently have great opportunities. quite large / a very promising market share. As is the current trend, people have an awareness to consume halal products (food & beverage, cosmetic, fashion, etc.). This awareness also has an impact on public awareness of the importance of halal certificates for the products they produce, so that in the future it is also deemed necessary to strengthen halal certification through the Halal Product Assurance Management Agency (BPJPH); data strengthening; digitization process, etc.

Dr. Ir. Vishnu Utomo, M.Sc. also conveyed that there are still obstacles faced in the development of halal products, for example how to get halal raw materials, which are good and cheap, the lack of structured human resources related to halal product development, regulations are still complicated, so it is necessary more efficient regulation is developed.

Therefore, the role of FEB UNAIR is very necessary related to the potential development of halal products in Indonesia, and Dr. Ir. Wisnu Utomo, M.Sc., believes that this meeting is the first step for holding further meetings. This is in line with the expectation of Priyanto Rohmattullah, SE, MA, that it is necessary to listen to the perspectives of the University to see the potential opportunities for the development of the halal product.

(Priyanto Rohmattullah, SE, MA - Associate Expert Planner, Directorate of Foreign Policy and International Development Cooperation, Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas RI in a discussion session at the In Depth Interview: Potential for International Development Cooperation (KPI), for the Development of the Halal Product Industry) .

Dr. Sri Herianingrum, SE., M.Sc., in his presentation confirmed that the export market opportunity for halal products does have a fairly broad opportunity, so that Indonesia can match the progress of advanced countries in the halal industry, Dr. Sri Herianingrum, SE., M.Sc. recommend some efforts that need to be done, among others:

1. Clustering/Re-focusing Halal Products

Clustering of halal products and focusing on increasing the development of competitive halal products

2. integration of the regional halal industry based on uniqueness

The integration of the halal industry in each region is in accordance with the uniqueness of each

3. Halal Hospitality in Supporting Halal Tourism

Provision of accommodation in each area, especially sharia hotels that are halal, clean, and healthy.

4. Strengthening the Halal Ecosystem

Strengthening the ecosystem from halal production activities (halal supply chain) to halal consumption (halal foods, halal tourism, halal hotels, halal hospitals, halal fashion and various other halal lifestyles)

5. Digital Connectivity With the adoption of social distancing around the world, digital connectivity plays an important role in enabling cross-border e-commerce/m-commerce. To connect the halal industry in various regions and sectors

Pentahelix collaboration in Strengthening the Halal Industry, can be done between: cooperatives / private sector, academia, mass media and the community.

(Dr. Sri Herianingrum, SE., M.Sc. - Head of the Department of Islamic Economics FEB UNAIR, in his presentation at the In Depth Interview: Potential for International Development Cooperation (KPI), for the Development of the Halal Product Industry).

Apart from that, Dr. Sri Herianingrum, SE., M.Sc., provided recommendations regarding government policies in developing the halal industry, stimulus for development cooperation in the halal industry, as well as the Role of Academics in Realizing Indonesia's Vision as a World Sharia Economic Center (within the framework of the tri-dharma of higher education based on Islamic Economic Master Plan 2019-2024).

While Dr. Muhamad Nafik Hadi Ryandono SE., M.Sc. - The Head of the Pilot Business Development and Incubation Agency (BPBRIN) Universitas Airlangga, focuses more on explaining the role of BPBRIN to the community in the procession of innovation and commercialization of halal products, which include; 1) Conduct development research and 2) Conduct Industrial Teaching, such as: a). Seaweed; b).Glucosamine, collagen etc; c). Bovine Hydroxyapatite (BHA); d). stem cells; e). allergens; f).Artemea: Industrial and pharmaceutical salt; g). Phytopharmaceutical herbs and halal cosmetics; h). Teaching Farm.

Dr. Muhamad Nafik Hadi Ryandono SE., M.Sc. - Head of the Pilot Business Development and Incubation Agency (BPBRIN) Universitas Airlangga in his presentation at the In Depth Interview: Potential for International Development Cooperation (KPI), for the Development of the Halal Product Industry).

In addition, it also discusses the halal industrial sector in East Java and sectors that have potential for global cooperation such as the tourism industry, SME products, food, beverages, fashion, finance, entertainment and media, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics; also discussed how to provide a stimulus to further enhance the development of the growth of halal products.

Very interesting discussions to continue, let's work together with our hearts to build our beloved country, Indonesia.

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