Join the economic mission to Indonesia with Minister Klever

Are you working in the water sector and interested in exploring business opportunities or investing in Indonesia? From 15 to 19 June 2025, you are invited to join the economic mission to Indonesia, led by the Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, Reinette Klever. Ingrid Thijssen, Chair of VNO-NCW, will serve as the business mission leader. This mission offers a unique opportunity for Dutch businesses, knowledge institutions, and organisations to explore collaborations and strengthen partnerships in key sectors such as horticulture, maritime logistics, manufacturing, and water.

Bringing Dutch water expertise to the forefront

The Netherlands Water Partnership coordinates the water sector’s participation, showcasing Dutch expertise in the field. The water track of this mission will focus on water technology and integrated water management. Key areas include:

Water Technology: Conservation and reuse, purification and treatment, and water measurement and monitoring.
Integrated Water Management: Focus on nature-based solutions for coastal protection and flood management.

Market opportunities in Indonesia

Indonesia presents exceptional opportunities for trade and collaboration with the Netherlands. With a rapidly expanding economy (€1,400 billion GDP, growing at 5% annually) and a strategic location in Southeast Asia, it offers access to a market representing 33% of the global population. As Indonesia’s economy continues to grow, and with the new government’s ambitious development plans, now is the ideal time for Dutch businesses to seize these opportunities.

Indonesia is already a significant trade partner for the Netherlands, with bilateral trade worth €7 billion. The Netherlands is the largest European investor, with over €1.9 billion in Dutch investments in 2024. Indonesia is seeking OECD membership, and negotiations for an EU-Indonesia free trade agreement are nearing completion. The Netherlands and Indonesia share strong historical, academic, and business ties, fostering collaboration across universities, businesses, and governments.

Market opportunities in water

Indonesia faces critical challenges in water management, including rising sea levels, extreme weather, and land subsidence due to groundwater extraction. Rapid urbanisation and economic growth also place considerable pressure on clean water availability.

To address these challenges, the Indonesian government is investing in water infrastructure and exploring nature-based solutions. Key priorities include:

Improving water efficiency
Enhancing water quality
Preventing water pollution

This mission focuses on these areas, providing Dutch businesses in water and delta technology with opportunities to support Indonesia’s efforts while expanding their market presence. The Netherlands and Indonesia have a proven track record of collaboration in water management and climate resilience, strengthened by an existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

Why participate?

The programme includes one-on-one matchmaking, company visits, seminars, networking events, and trade receptions or dinners. For the water sector, Jakarta and Semarang are on the programme.

Dutch companies, knowledge institutions, and organisations can benefit from this mission by:

Discovering the Indonesian market and exploring new business opportunities.
Connecting with potential Indonesian business partners, clients, and government officials through one-on-one matchmaking, seminars, company visits, and networking events.
Gaining insights into the latest policy developments, regulatory frameworks, and funding mechanisms shaping the Indonesian water sector.
Strengthening and expanding their networks in Indonesia.

With the presence of the Dutch Minister and the Chairman of VNO-NCW, this mission offers a valuable opportunity to expand your network at the highest level. Additionally, you may have the chance to sign contracts, Letters of Intent, or Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) in their presence, providing enhanced visibility for your project or investment.

Registration

The cost of participation is EUR 950 per organisation (for up to two participants), which includes the tailored programme and local travel and support. Personal travel and accommodation costs are not included. The deadline to register is 11 April 2025. Space are limited, so early registration is recommended.

For more information, please contact Mirjam van Buchem, Project Manager Events at NWP, at m.vanbuchem@nwp.nl or by phone at +31 65 11 97 677

To register as a water sector participant please sign up on the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) website.

The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) is organising this economic mission in collaboration with The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature, The Dutch Embassy in Jakarta and relevant industry associations.