Event Reports

EuroCham Pharmaceutical and Medical Technology Working Group organized the bi-monthly meeting on 22 May 2020 that serves as an open discussion moderated by Christophe Piganiol (President Director APL), and joined by speakers Hasbullah Thabrany (Chief of Party), Jorge Wagner (President Director, Novartis Indonesia), and Alfred Fahringer (Country Head Siemens Healthineers).

The COVID19 pandemic in Indonesia has awaken the attention of many stakeholders and created a direct impact to Indonesia’s economy particularly in the healthcare sector. The group discussed to foreseen the “new normal” for pharmaceutical and medical devices industry and to get a better understanding of the latest condition of national economy during the pandemic which is impacting the public health. It is essential to have a good balance between healthcare and economic. The COVID-19 is a test for Indonesia to quickly adapt and find out the patchwork solution to reform the healthcare system.

On 20 May 2020, the EuroCham Energy Working Group monthly meeting was led by Thomas Wagner (Head of EuroCham Energy Working Group). This meeting invited several speakers to present including David Lutman, Mike Crosseti, and Iwan Adhisaputra from British Embassy Jakarta who shared the Upcoming Bilateral Renewable Energy Program, called MENTARI (Menuju Transisi Energi Rendah Karbon Indonesia).

The MENTARI Program aims to deliver inclusive economic growth and poverty reduction in Indonesia, by supporting the uptake of low carbon energy. It has a specific focus on developing the low carbon energy sector to best support disadvantaged communities, and specifically those in eastern Indonesia. By working closely with the Government of Indonesia and other stakeholders to improve the enabling environment and drive investment, the MENTARI Program will demonstrate the possibilities of low carbon energy for Indonesia's economic development, job creation and social inclusion, while helping to mitigate climate and environmental impacts.