Exploring Economic Potential with Financial Literacy: Exclusive Interview with Ajib Hamdani

Jakarta – In the midst of growing economic dynamics, Ajib Hamdani, a leading economic observer, shared his views in an exclusive interview regarding the importance of financial literacy and the government's role in encouraging financial markets. This interview reveals Ajib's career journey and his vision for Indonesia's economic future.

Ajib Hamdani, who is often seen on national television screens, has extensive experience in various organizations such as the Indonesian Employers' Association (APINDO), the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN), and the Indonesian Issuers Association. He is also active in the Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association (HIPMI), where he contributes to supporting the entrepreneurial spirit among the younger generation.

In the interview, Ajib emphasized the need for government support in providing convenience and regulatory incentives to encourage financial markets, especially for companies wishing to conduct an Initial Public Offering (IPO). According to him, the Indonesian financial market still has a lot of room to grow, and increasing financial literacy among business actors is a crucial step to achieve this growth.

Ajib also shared a personal story about his decision to leave Civil Servant (PNS) status before the age of 30 to focus on the business world. "I decided to leave the civil service at the age of 29 and enter the business world," he said. "I see that becoming an entrepreneur has no less great potential than becoming an ASN."

Now, Ajib is involved in various sectors such as agriculture, fisheries and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The aim is to help small and medium entrepreneurs to develop and achieve a larger economic scale. One of the initiatives he is pushing is the securities crowdfunding (SCF) program, which can be a bridge for small companies before they are ready to conduct an IPO.

"I think SCF can be an effective middle ground," said Ajib. "With SCF, entrepreneurs can build a portfolio and develop their company's systems before moving on to an IPO."

Ajib emphasized the importance of a solid business ecosystem, where business actors can focus on productivity while capital and marketing issues are handled by other parties. He also highlighted that the government needs to provide regulatory incentives to encourage economic growth and better financial literacy among the public.

"Our stock market still has a lot of potential," stressed Ajib. "With appropriate regulatory support from the government, we can see more significant economic growth."

In the interview, Ajib also expressed his hope that more young entrepreneurs would be interested in bringing their companies to the capital market. "Being an IPO is not as difficult as you imagine, and the benefits are huge," he said. "With better financial literacy, young entrepreneurs may see IPOs as an attractive and profitable option."

Ajib Hamdani hopes that these efforts will lead Indonesia towards a stronger and more inclusive economy, where every business actor has the opportunity to develop and contribute to national economic growth.