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Indonesian University Students and Bank BTN Promote Digital Payments for Village Businesses

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The BEM FISIP Undip student organization, in partnership with Bank BTN, conducted a QRIS introduction and assistance program for local businesses in Lanjan Village.
  • The initiative aims to encourage small business owners in Semarang Regency to adopt digital transactions and improve business management.
  • Participants learned about digital financial services, the importance of separating personal and business finances, and received hands-on guidance for creating QRIS codes.

Students from the Universitas Diponegoro's FISIP BEM, in collaboration with Bank BTN, have launched a digital initiative to empower businesses in Lanjan Village, Semarang Regency. The program focuses on introducing and assisting local entrepreneurs with QRIS (Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard) payment systems, aiming to transition them towards digital transactions.

The initiative, held at TPQ Dusun Susukan, saw active participation from village residents and business owners. It included pre-tests to gauge understanding of digital finance, followed by detailed sessions led by Bank BTN representatives. These sessions emphasized the benefits of financial digitalization for business growth, proper financial management, and the importance of distinguishing between personal and business accounts.

In the future, the programs being carried out are expected to help the development of business actors and culinary businesses. The more businesses that grow, including coffee shops that can become culinary spots in Sumowono which is so beautiful and cool. That way, the community's economy can continue to grow and develop thanks to the coffee potential it has.

— Diah MarianiDiah Mariani, Regional Digital Retail Head of Kanwil Jateng DIY, spoke about the economic impact of the digitalization program.

A key component of the program was hands-on guidance for creating QRIS codes, an effort met with significant enthusiasm from local business owners eager to adopt the technology. Diah Mariani, Regional Digital Retail Head for Kanwil Jateng DIY, highlighted the program's role in fostering local economic growth, particularly through the development of small businesses and culinary ventures.

Bank BTN representatives underscored that embracing digitalization is crucial for the long-term survival and adaptability of businesses in the evolving economic landscape. The program reflects a broader effort to integrate local economies with digital financial tools, supporting entrepreneurs in Sumowono and the wider Semarang region.

Digitalization is an important step so that business actors can continue to grow and adapt to the times.

— Rizki Devita HamidayaniRizki Devita Hamidayani, Branch Manager of BTN KCP Undip Tembalang, emphasized the importance of digital adoption for businesses.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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