Jakarta, INTI  – The Minister of Communication and Digital, Meutya Hafid, emphasized that digital transformation will serve as the primary weapon in eradicating corruption in Indonesia. Speaking at the Anti-Corruption Day (Hakordia) 2024 commemoration event in Jakarta on Tuesday (17/12/2024), she stressed that digitalization is not just about technological innovation but a strategic solution to enhance transparency and bureaucratic integrity.

“Digitalization is not merely about modernizing technology; it is a strategic solution to prevent budget leaks and close gaps for corruption. A technology-driven government ensures more efficient, transparent, and accountable governance,” said Meutya Hafid.

Her statement aligns with President Prabowo Subianto’s commitment to prioritizing anti-corruption efforts through bureaucratic reform and improved governance systems.

Digital Transformation as the Core Solution

The Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) plays a pivotal role in leading this digital reform agenda. Minister Meutya Hafid revealed that her ministry has prepared various programs to accelerate digital transformation within the government sector.

“With integrated technology, public financial management and oversight processes can be monitored in real time, significantly reducing the potential for corrupt practices caused by weak manual oversight,” explained Meutya.

As a first step, the ministry plans to launch a digital monitoring system capable of detecting suspicious activities in public financial management. This system will incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics to enhance monitoring accuracy and efficiency.

President Prabowo’s Commitment to Clean Governance

President Prabowo Subianto has repeatedly stressed the importance of digital transformation. He firmly believes that digitalization is a concrete step toward building transparent and efficient governance.

“We at the Ministry of Communication and Digital are ready to translate President Prabowo’s grand vision into tangible actions on the ground. Digitalization will serve as the main foundation for creating clean and service-oriented bureaucracy,” added Meutya.

Ensuring Equitable Digital Infrastructure in Remote Areas

Meutya also highlighted the importance of equitable digital infrastructure across Indonesia, including in underdeveloped, frontier, and outermost regions (known as 3T areas). She considers this critical to ensuring that all citizens, without exception, can benefit from digital transformation.

“Developing digital infrastructure in 3T regions is our priority. We want all Indonesians to have equal access to technology because digitalization can only be effective if applied inclusively,” she emphasized.

According to data from the Ministry of Communication and Digital, as of the end of 2023, over 80% of Indonesia was connected to the internet. However, Meutya expressed optimism about achieving 100% connectivity across the archipelago by 2025.

Cross-Sector Collaboration in Combating Corruption

Meutya Hafid underlined that the success of digital transformation hinges on cross-sector collaboration. The government, academia, private sector, and the general public must work together to create a healthy and secure digital ecosystem.

“We invite all parties to contribute to this agenda. Collaboration is the key to success,” she stated.

Support from Key Stakeholders

The Hakordia 2024 event also saw attendance from prominent figures such as Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Nezar Patria, Secretary General Mira Tayyiba, and Chairman of Siberkreasi Donny BU.

During the event, Donny BU highlighted the importance of digital literacy amidst rapid technological advancements. “The public needs to understand how technology can be utilized to support transparency and combat corruption. Digital literacy is the cornerstone of building a tech-savvy society,” he said.

Statistics and Progress in Digital Transformation

According to Transparency International, Indonesia’s Corruption Perception Index (CPI) in 2023 stood at 38, indicating a significant challenge in curbing corruption. However, the government is optimistic that digitalization will substantially improve this figure in the coming years.

The implementation of e-Government systems has already reduced administrative processing times by 40% in several agencies. With new technologies in place, this efficiency is expected to increase to 70% by the end of 2025.

Closing: A Transparent Future for Indonesia

The digital transformation spearheaded by Minister Meutya Hafid marks a significant step toward a more transparent, clean, and integrity-driven Indonesia. With collaboration from all elements of society, digitalization has the potential to become the key to eradicating corruption and restoring public trust in governance.

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