Jakarta, IO – The Indonesian State Tap Water Company (Perpamsi) said that the hosting of the 10th World Water Forum (WWF) in Bali is a momentum for Indonesia to improve its water infrastructure.
Perpamsi executive director Subekti said that Indonesia’s water infrastructure still leaves much to be desired. If this is not addressed quickly, it could hamper Indonesia’s ambition to become a developed country by 2045.
“This is a momentum for Indonesia to pursue improvements in governance, development strategies, and so on, especially in the tap water sector, both piped drinking water and sanitation,” said Subekti, per CNBC Indonesia, Thu (25/4).
Perpamsi welcomed Indonesia’s hosting of WWF because water issues are currently an important agenda for the world, especially since Indonesia itself is still struggling to improve its water management.
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WWF aims to strengthen global collaboration and partnerships to find solutions to address water and sanitation challenges. The government, through the Public Works and Housing (PUPR) Ministry is finalizing preparations for the international event to be held on May 18-25.
Themed “Water for Shared Prosperity”, Indonesia also invited 43 ambassadors and four international organizations. The government expects around 50,000 participants. (un)