Indonesia unveils four-step plan to boost digital sovereignty at Bali Tech Week

At Bali Tech Week, Deputy Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Nezar Patria detailed a four-stage strategy to reinforce Indonesia’s digital sovereignty. The initial measure aims to define quality standards and requirements for digital infrastructure, producing a reference document for stakeholders. The second measure proposes pilot initiatives that bring together government bodies, economic councils, corporations and other industry participants to develop infrastructure.

The third focuses on human-resource development, stressing the need for talent and innovation to keep pace with capital-intensive expansion. The fourth step calls for a comprehensive policy review, highlighting the rise of Low Earth Orbit satellite capabilities and the gaps in current regulations. Patria said the event gathered a broad range of actors from providers to end users, positioning the plan to support economic growth and the creative sector.