Event Reports

The group met on 31 January 2019 to share updates and planned upcoming activities to advocate improvements on few import provisions. The group also collected inputs from member companies about the priority issues to be followed up this year and included into the upcoming sectoral position papers. The group observed there have been some improvements in terms of simplified procedures and regulatory framework for some sectors. However, import provisions of certain commodities have become more restrictive during the year therefore further dialogue with the policy makers are encouraged. The overall meeting and discussion were moderated by Rachmat Hidayat of Danone Aqua and Prita Hapsari of Unilever as the Head and Deputy Head of the Working Group.

As the next step to explore the initiative on EuroCham sustainability report, the committee held its second meeting on 30 January 2019 at EuroCham Office. The committee for Sustainability Report initiative is formed under EuroCham Sustainable Working Group specifically for the formulation of the report. Upon its completion, the report aims to be handed over to the relevant government ministries and agencies to highlight contribution of EuroCham members on sustainability issues particularly towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals. Prior the meeting, the committee decided to distribute a short questionnaire to all EuroCham members to find out contribution in the sustainability area as well as opening the opportunities for the members to participate in the report initiatives. To participate in the questionnaire and the report please go to: https://tinyurl.com/y98tcpjl.