Jokowi wants more coworking space in the Indonesian government. (Image via Merdeka.com)

Jokowi orders Bappenas to continue Integrated Digital Work

The President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo (Jokowi) asked the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) to continue developing a digital co-working space titled “Integrated Digital Work”. The order was made after the former Governor of Jakarta visited Bappenas’ office on Thursday.

During his visit, the President was accompanied by the Minister of Public Housing and the head of National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas), Suharso Monoarfa; Minister of Home Affairs, Tito Karnavian, and Cabinet Secretary, Pramono Anung.

Arriving at Bappenas Building, Suharso welcomed and guided Jokowi to the ministerial digital and co-working space monitoring rooms.

Suharso then explained that the “Integrated Digital Work” concept is a system consisting of a monitoring facility of ministerial works and integrated national development program progresses. This year, the monitoring is quite focused because it covers inter-ministries.

Whatsoever is being worked on can be monitored from the room, said Suharso.

After visiting the monitoring rooms, Jokowi and his cohorts entered the co-working space. There, the ministerial officers may implement a more relaxed work style. They will not be required to work behind the desk.

Looking at the progress of Integrated Digital Work and co-working space at Bappenas Building, the President and his ministers went to meet the Bappenas’ officers and said that the concept should proceed.

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