Platform pitched as a significant step for Indonesia as the nation bids to be a global leader in agri-tech innovation as it advances its digital economy.
Leveraging Indonesia’s vast market and resources and global R&D and investment with Korea’s technological the Green Digital Economy Platform (GDEP) is poised to drive transformative digital innovations across agri-tech, climate-tech and carbon trading.
The launch of GDEP is seen a significant step for both Indonesia and Korea toward championing sustainability, fostering digital well-being and advancing the digital economy.
GDEP is spearheaded by HumanX, a global partnership promoting human-centred technology, in collaboration with the Maju Tani Movement in Indonesia and the DQ Institute.
The launch follows the 24th ASEAN-Republic of Korea Summit which made an agreement to promote green and digital economy, science, technology, innovation and carbon neutrality in the region.
GDEP is a business collaboration platform that aligns digital economy and sustainability by pioneering the ‘cross economy’ model, extending beyond the traditional ‘circular economy’ framework.
By leveraging Korea’s technological advancements, Indonesia’s vast market and resources and global R&D and investment, the GDEP is poised to drive transformative digital innovations across agri-tech, climate-tech and carbon trading.
The multifaceted impacts on the digital economy and sustainability will be monitored through the Digital-ESG Index – led by the Taskforce on Digital-Related Financial Disclosure.
Dr. Moeldoko, Indonesia’s Presidential Chief of Staff, said that through GDEP Indonesia aims to empower some 62 million farmers with AI and Digital Transformation, positioning the nation as a global leader in agri-tech innovation. He emphasized the significance of sustainability and the digital economy, particularly in addressing food security.
Dr. Moeldoko who also serves as the Chairman of the Indonesian Farmers’ Association (HKTI) has recently become the ‘Father’ of the Maju-Tani Movement of Indonesia – a grass-roots initiative led by the young generation in Indonesia that aims to transform traditional agriculture into a highly profitable agri-tech sector.
North Kalimantan, Indonesia, has been designated as the GDEP testing ground, playing a crucial role as a national and global hub for knowledge dissemination.
Through the GDEP, farmers will receive digital literacy and digital skill training while gaining access to cutting-edge practices and technologies – including meta-farming.
Dr. Yuhyun Park, the founder of HumanX and DQ Institute, said: “Our objective is to establish an innovative collaboration platform that empowers Indonesian farmers to experience significant threefold economic benefits by integrating digitalization and engagement in carbon trading – substantially broadening their sources of income.”
Dr. Kim Sang-Hyup, the Chairperson of the Presidential Commission on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth, who co-chairs with Han Duck-Soo, the Prime Minister of Korea, said: “Indonesia is an important strategic partner of Korea. As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic partnership, both countries need to forge concrete economic collaborations to collectively pursue carbon neutrality and digital innovation, bolstering the green economy – this collaboration holds significant meaning.”
The GDEP will engage a broad network of multi-stakeholders in both countries to translate the vision into reality, fostering a landscape ripe for innovation and sustainable growth. The investment in the platform is expected to exceed USD $1 billion.
