Cowater International Inc.

Published purpose

This project aims to increase employment and incomes for poor men and women in Indonesia by improving the investment climate and supporting business development. Working with the Indonesian Ministry of National Development Planning (BAPPENAS) and other core ministries, the project aims to address key constraints in business regulations, promote regional economic cooperation, support coordinated national support to local and regional economic development, and increase access of enterprises to business development services. The project helps the Government of Indonesia implement its local and regional economic development strategy. It trains and advises national and local government officials in regulatory reform and economic development planning that uses the approach of public-private engagement. It develops economic planning and coordination tools used by the local economic coordination forum at the national level, and provides funds for innovative local government initiatives that support enterprise development. The project also trains and advises business development service providers that support enterprises in sectors with the potential for inclusive growth.