The Role of Kadin in MSMe Development (A Case Study at Kadin of North Sumatra)

Abstract

Business sectors in Indonesia are divided into four types: micro, small, medium, and large enterprises. However, only MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) are considered the backbone of people's economy and have to be given priorities on opportunities, supports, protection, and development of their business. KADIN Indonesia serves as a communicator, mediator, informant, representative, consultant, facilitator, and advocate for them. This qualitative research employs primary and secondary data. Primary data were collected through interviews and observations, while secondary data were gathered through library research. Data analysis was conducted using a qualitative descriptive approach. The conclusion of this study is that KADIN is the parent organization of Indonesian entrepreneurs and plays the role of medium of communication, information, representation, consultation, facilitation, and advocacy among entrepreneurs and between entrepreneurs and the government, as well as between domestic and international entrepreneurs, on all economic activities in order to create conducive, clean, transparent, professional, collaborative, innovative, and competitive climate for business.