Rather than a strategy that focuses on the dichotomy of digital downstreaming versus digital upstreaming, the future of the country's digital economy will be better served by a nuanced, holistic plan that incorporates both.
As Indonesian citizens, we presently find ourselves in a fortuitous position, exposed to the ongoing presidential and vice presidential debates ahead of the February general election. This pivotal period not only offers the public an opportunity to express support for their preferred candidates, but also serves as a platform for gaining insights across a spectrum of sectors, including social, legal and economic development issues.
An intriguing concept that has surfaced from the debate on Dec. 22, 2023 pertains to technology, namely the notion of "digital downstreaming". Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the running mate of presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto, extensively explored this compelling topic.
He underscored that the future strategy for the digital economy should focus on converting challenges into opportunities. To achieve this, digital downstreaming called for the preparation of skills, resources and young talents specializing in artificial intelligence, blockchain, robotics and cryptocurrency, as he said in a Kompas TV video clip uploaded to YouTube.
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