WIPO Director General Daren Tang concluded a visit to Indonesia from August 11-13, 2025, witnessing first-hand how the nation has embraced intellectual property (IP) as a powerful engine driving economic transformation. His visit coincided with the lead-up to Indonesia's 80th independence celebration on August 17th, offering a timely opportunity to reflect on the country's remarkable transformation journey.
During his visit, Mr. Tang engaged in productive discussions with ministers and senior officials across key portfolios including law, foreign affairs, creative economy, culture and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). His discussions extended beyond government officials to vibrant exchanges with musicians and industry leaders. A consistent message was evident in all discussions: Indonesia has strategically positioned IP at the heart of its development strategy, fueling job creation, attracting investments and stimulating growth - especially within its flourishing digital and creative sectors. Indonesia has transitioned from an economy traditionally known for its natural resources to emerge as a dynamic nexus of creativity and innovation in the region.
Jakarta Engagements:
- Held bilateral talks with Minister of Law Supratman Andi Agtas, pledging support to Indonesia’s innovation and creative ecosystems and the development of a national IP strategy.
- Engaged with the Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono to discuss how IP can support the vision of “Golden Indonesia 2045” and inked an agreement on IP training for Indonesian diplomats and trade negotiators.
- Signed a cooperation agreement with the Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky Harsya to support Indonesia’s $90 billion creative economy sector based on its rich and diverse cultural heritage and explore projects for Indonesia’s animation and digital creative economy sectors.
- Held bilateral talks with the Minister of MSMEs Maman Abdurrahman to discuss how IP-backed financing can support Indonesia’s 65 million MSMEs and explore future collaboration.
- Held a courtesy call with the Chair of the Audit Board Isma Yatun to discuss transparency, governance and the role of IP in supporting national development.
- Engaged with the Vice Minister of Culture Giring Ganesha Djumaryo to discuss how Indonesia, with its cultural wealth and youthful population, is poised to be a cultural and creative powerhouse, in line with the Ministry’s vision.
- Held bilateral talks with Secretary General of ASEAN Kao Kim Hourn, reaffirming WIPO’s strong commitment to the ASEAN-WIPO MoU and support for the ASEAN Intellectual Property Rights Action Plan 2026-2030.
- Engaged with one of Indonesia’s largest banks, BRI, to explore a partnership with Indonesia’s leading financial institutions on IP-backed financing and support for MSMEs.
- Visited PT. Tokopedia, an Indonesian e-commerce giant and a cornerstone of the nation's digital economy, to explore collaboration to support MSMEs within Indonesia’s largest e-commerce platform.
- Engaged with Indonesian musicians and music organizations where Mr. Tang discussed the development, challenges and future of the music industry and shared information about WIPO’s Creators Learn IP (CLIP).
- Opened and participated in IP Expose Indonesia, along with the Minister of Law, Minister of Creative Economy and Minister of MSMEs and launched the National Kredit Usaha Rakyat Program of Indonesia, micro loans for MSMEs using IP as a prerequisite for loan approval.
- Opened the WIPO Cross-Regional Forum on IP and Creative Economy and launched WIPO FACE (Fantastic Agents for Creative Economy), an initiative for all beneficiaries and partners of WIPO’s technical assistance activities on creative economy.
