Jakarta – The Indonesian government has carried out a major restructuring in the communications and digital sector by merging the Directorate General of Resources and Equipment of Post and Informatics (SDPPI) and the Directorate of Post and Informatics (PPI) into the Directorate General of Digital Infrastructure. This step aims to accelerate the national digital transformation.
Legal Basis and Objectives of Restructuring
This restructuring is regulated in Presidential Regulation Number 174 of 2024 concerning the Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi). The merger of the two directorates was carried out to improve operational efficiency and accelerate the implementation of Indonesia’s digital strategy.
Impact and Benefits of Merger
With this change, the functions of resource management, licensing, and certification of telecommunications devices are now under one roof, namely the Directorate General of Digital Infrastructure. Some of the main benefits of this restructuring include:
- Resource Optimization:Ensuring more efficient management of frequency spectrum, telecommunications equipment and certification.
- Digital Infrastructure Development:Accelerate the development and deployment of digital infrastructure throughout Indonesia.
- Support for Indonesia Digital 2045:Aligning policies and regulations with the vision of making Indonesia a global leader in digital transformation.
Impact on the Technology and Telecommunications Industry
Companies operating in the telecommunications, digital technology and related industries need to understand these changes, as this restructuring has the potential to bring updates to the device licensing and certification process.
With a more integrated structure, the government hopes to accelerate digital innovation and increase the competitiveness of the technology and communications industry in Indonesia. Further updates on the implementation of this policy will continue to be informed according to the latest regulatory developments.
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