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GIZ - Working for a future worth living around the world. In crises, we carry out refugee and emergency aid programmes.

GIZ operates in many fields: economic development and employment promotion; governance and democracy; security, reconstruction, peacebuilding and civil conflict transformation; food security, health and basic education; and environmental protection, resource conservation and climate change mitigation. We also support our partners with management and logistical services, and act as an intermediary,

balancing diverse interests in sensitive contexts. As part of our services, we also second development workers to partner countries. Through programmes for integrated and returning experts, we place managers and specialist personnel in key positions in partner countries. We also promote networking and dialogue among actors in international cooperation. Capacity development for partner-country experts is a major component of our services, and we offer our programme participants diverse opportunities to benefit from the contacts they have made. We also give young people a chance to gain professional experience around the world – exchange programmes for young professionals lay the foundations for successful careers in national and international markets.

12/08/2025

GIZ Indonesia Energy Programme melalui proyek ExploRE, RE2grid dan Energy Hub mendukung Direktorat Aneka Energi Baru dan Terbarukan Energi dan Sumber Daya Mineral menyelenggarakan kegiatan Apresiasi Aneka Energi Baru dan Energi Terbarukan (AAEBT) 2025 sebagai bentuk penghargaan atas kontribusi nyata para pemangku kepentingan dalam pengembangan dan pemanfaatan Aneka EBT di Indonesia.

Manfaat mengikuti AAEBT 2025:

Menjadi praktik terbaik (best practice) dalam upaya meningkatkan daya saing produk komponen pembangkit Aneka EBT dan manajemen tata kelola perusahaan.
Berkesempatan mempromosikan keberhasilan perusahaan dalam pengembangan sektor Aneka EBT.

Berkesempatan memperoleh Penghargaan Subroto dari Kementerian ESDM.

Berkesempatan menjadi delegasi Indonesia dalam mengikuti Ajang ASEAN Renewable Energy Award.

Informasi lengkap: https://linktr.ee/AAEBT2025

11/08/2025

🤖 Advancing Indonesia’s climate resilience with AI models 🌲🍃🐠🪸

💡 Still in the spirit of the 30th Hakteknas (Hari Kebangkitan Teknologi Nasional) celebrated every 10th of August, let’s have a look at some of our support in advancing Indonesia’s science and technology field in the climate sector!

🌊 The vast Indonesian oceans are increasingly being affected by climate change, particularly hit the hardest are the coastal communities. Using accessible technologies, AI models, and bringing local know-how, GIZ through FAIR Forward – Artificial Intelligence for All in partnership with Ministry of National Development Planning/ BAPPENAS and Common Room Network Foundation develop AI-based affordable weather station sensors to collect data such as temperature, humidity, and salinity of the coastal areas ecosystem in Pulo Aceh and Marannu, Maros, South Sulawesi. The data are then analysed and processed to predict temperature trends and react to micro-climate changes at an early stage. Awesome, right?

🔍 Ever wonder if the climate information you see on the internet is true or a hoax? An AI-based platform called Faktaiklim can help verify them for you! The platform automatically detects climate misinformation and provides facts based on reliable sources. It is available in Bahasa Indonesia, English, and even some regional languages like Minangkabau, Balinese, and Buginese! Try it on https://faktaiklim.prosa.ai

🤔 What other AI-model initiative do you think can help Indonesia’s climate resilience? Drop your thoughts in the comment section!

09/08/2025

Let's celebrate Hari Konservasi Nasional 2025 on Car Free Sunday 10 Aug, in Jakarta, gather up in front of Patung Jend.Sudirman and let's conserve our nature and support Forest and Climate Protection (FORCLIME)

08/08/2025

🎉 Today, ASEAN celebrates its 58th Anniversary.

🌎 With the theme “Towards an Inclusive and Sustainable ASEAN Future,”
we celebrate ASEAN’s journey of unity, resilience, and shared progress.

☀️ Germany is proud to stand alongside ASEAN as a Development Partner—supporting cooperation across political-security, economic, and socio-cultural pillars, while advancing connectivity, sustainability, and inclusive growth.

🤝 On this special day, we are proud to highlight ASEAN Germany collaboration through GIZ initiatives in climate action, circular economy, sustainable economic development, regional security, and disaster preparedness.

🔗 Learn more in the GIZ ASEAN Cooperation Area section of the GIZ Annual Report 2024: https://www.giz.de/en/worldwide/155241.html

🎉 Join us in celebrating ASEAN’s 58th Anniversary !
Share your hopes and well wishes for the region in the comments.

07/08/2025

This innovative approach demonstrates how arts and culture can be effective tools in spreading the message of anti-corruption to people in eastern part of Indonesia.

Organized by the KPK, the Directorate of Socialization and Campaigns, and GIZ Corruption Prevention in Forestry Sector (CPFS) and Strategi Nasional Pencegahan Korupsi (Stranas PK)

07/08/2025

🛜 Nowadays, more and more people are getting connected. Financial inclusion is one area where is helping to bridge the gap, with online lending and PayLater services emerging to provide more inclusive access to the unbanked population.

📖 However, without adequate and education, a person can easily find themselves in a debt trap 🔁

💬 Addressing this issue, the ASEAN-German Project on Consumer Protection in ASEAN II (PROTECT II) provided support to the Center for Indonesian Policy Studies in organising the last 'Monetory' Roadshow and Discussion on 'Preventing Impulsive Buying through Financial Literacy', inviting speakers from consumer association and the private sector.

🏆 Similar with the previous events at universities, this event also featured a group exercise involving a simulation of the 'Monetory' app. 'Monetory' is an interactive educational tool for learning about financial and consumer protection topics, particularly among the younger generation.

Take a look at the key takeaways below! 👇

The PROTECT II project is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

04/08/2025

🌎 In the face of global tensions and uncertainties, SMEs in ASEAN need to build their resilience by expanding into new markets and leveraging new technologies, such as AI, for improved operational efficiency and innovation.

💬 🗨️ The hybrid policy dialogue "ASEAN SMEs: Bridging the Digital Divide" on 30 July 2025 brought together public and private stakeholders to discuss how to drive inclusive digital transformation and ensure that SMEs can thrive in the AI era.

💡 Key takeaways:

💡The upcoming Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) is expected to unlock significant potential, also for SMEs. Together with the ASEAN Responsible AI Roadmap 2030 and other strategic documents, it charts the course for closing gaps in AI infrastructure, governance and adoption.

💡Under the Strategic Action Plan on SME Development (SAPSMED) 2030, the Unique Business Identification Number (UBIN) is one of the priority initiatives aimed at facilitating e-commerce and cross-border trade within the region.

💡Aside from ensuring the accessibility and affordability of AI technologies, there is an urgency to build digital skills attuned to the readiness and diverse circumstances of SMEs "on the ground". Business associations and aggregators play a crucial role in sharing knowledge and practical examples.

☀️ As one participant aptly noted, "to lose the fear (of AI), ask your peer".

The event was co-organised by the ASEAN Secretariat, ASEAN Access Network, and Germany (through the GIZ ASEAN SME II project).

Photo: GIZ/Mufasa Co., Ltd.

01/08/2025

"Partnership for a Green and Resilient Future“ is not just a theme — it’s what drives our work across Indonesia and Southeast Asia.

From clean energy and digital innovation to building greener cities, our 2024 Annual Report is now available for access! The report presents:

6 key focus areas:
🔌 Energy Transition
🌿 Resilient Nature
🏙️ Urban Development
🎓 Green Jobs & Skills
💻 Digital Transformation
🌱 ASEAN’s Green Future

💡 Tap the link in bio or scan the QR codes to explore the full report!

01/08/2025

Coal production has contributed to Indonesia’s economic growth for many years—but times are changing. Indonesia has now pledged to reach net-zero emissions by 2060 or sooner and to phase out unabated coal power by 2050. The shift from coal to clean energy is inevitable and brings many opportunities as well as challenges.

So how can Indonesian coal regions like South Sumatra and East Kalimantan manage this transition in a way that protects workers and communities dependent on coal supply chains? This animated explainer outlines the importance of reskilling workers, supporting local businesses, and clean energy investment as coal plants begin to close.

It unpacks the concept of economic diversification and explains how it relates to the ‘just’ in just energy transition. The video serves as an educational tool to support coal region stakeholders as they plan a transition away from coal.

Link Video English Version: https://youtu.be/IkkY6kS0A1w?si=9sucVVB0Ft63-TPQ
Link Video Indonesian Version: https://youtu.be/ET_sP0_Tf-4?si=pWX9FBKchEBcgTbF

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31/07/2025

Strengthening Indonesia’s Power System Transformation through Policy, Technical, and Capacity Dialogues

Jakarta, 3-5 June 2025. As part of the RE2Grid and Energy Hub projects under the Energy Programme GIZ Indonesia/ASEAN, a series of joint events was held to support knowledge exchange and strategic collaboration on key aspects of Indonesia’s energy transition. The three-day events included:

3 June, Workshop on Independent System Operator (ISO) & PLN Renewable Energy Procurement. Held in partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) and PLN, this session explored international models for independent system operation and shared recommendations to improve renewable energy procurement in Indonesia.

4 June, 1st Half Day, Expert Exchange on Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): The discussion focused on how global developments in solar and storage technologies can guide Indonesia in strengthening energy reliability and integrating more renewable energy into the grid.

2nd Half Day, Executive Policy Roundtable: This high-level forum brought together key representatives from government, and experts to reflect on how Indonesia can prepare its electricity system for the future, with the support of solar and battery technologies.

These events brought together participants from MEMR, PLN, GIZ, and national and international experts, contributing valuable perspectives toward building a cleaner, fairer, and more resilient energy system. We thank all participants and partners for their active engagement. Together, we move forward in accelerating Indonesia’s journey toward a sustainable energy future.

30/07/2025

Jakarta, 17 July 2025. GIZ, together with the Directorate General of New and Renewable Energy (EBTKE), the Directorate General of Electricity (DJK), and PPSDM KEBTKE, convened a one-day Strategic and Planning Workshop under the RE2Grid and Energy Hub projects.

This mid-year meeting brought together representatives from key technical directorates and partner institutions to reflect on the outputs and lessons from the first half of 2025 and to jointly plan strategic directions for the months ahead. Key discussions included:

Review of RE2Grid activities and key achievements
Shared reflection on collaboration outcomes and lessons learned
Strategic alignment on upcoming priorities and potential challenges
Opportunities for innovation and institutional coordination in the energy transition

The workshop reaffirmed shared commitment to support Indonesia’s clean energy transformation through coordinated action, joint planning, and open dialogue. We thank all colleagues and partners for their strong engagement and contribution. hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag

29/07/2025

🤝 Indonesia and Germany joined hands to push forward peer-learning at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum

🗽 On the 14-23 July 2025, the annual United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) was held in New York as a platform to assess the SDGs’ progress, exchange best practices, and enhance international cooperation.

📈 As part of Indonesia’s strong and sustained commitment to the SDGs, the Indonesian Vice Minister of National Development Planning presented the fourth Indonesian VNR, outlining Indonesia’s progress toward the SDGs, key challenges faced, as well as innovative policies and successful practices; the GIZ-supported SDGs-SSTC II project was among the initiatives highlighted in the report.

🎤 Indonesia and Germany also co-hosted a special session, which highlighted key insights and lessons learned from the joint peer-learning process, supported by the Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

✨ Through their active engagement in the 2025 HLPF, Indonesia and Germany reaffirmed their dedication to accelerating SDG achievement through innovation, partnerships, and inclusive development for the benefit of all.

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