Indonesia, Poland Ministers Explore Game Industry Partnership

Warsaw, The Gulf Observer: Indonesian Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno met with Poland’s Minister of Culture and National Heritage, Hanna Wróblewska, to discuss best practices in game development, particularly focusing on Poland’s successful game export industry.

During their meeting in Warsaw, Uno acknowledged Poland’s position as Europe’s largest game exporter, especially for products that incorporate and promote Polish cultural content. “We are learning from Poland about the programs implemented by the Polish government as a benchmark for Indonesia,” Uno stated in a press release from his office on Saturday.

The Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, responsible for preserving national heritage and promoting Polish culture, has been instrumental in supporting the game industry’s growth. The ministry has developed programs aimed at digitalizing Polish culture across various sectors, including literature, design, visual arts, music, and film, with the game industry being a prominent beneficiary.

Polish game companies, known for integrating cultural elements into their products, have received financial backing from the government. This support has resulted in globally recognized games such as The Witcher and CyberPunk. Uno proposed a comparative study to gain deeper insights into the development of a game industry that successfully blends cultural heritage with technological innovation. He also emphasized the importance of enhancing the capacity of game studios in Indonesia.

In a bid to foster closer ties, Uno invited Poland to invest in Indonesia’s burgeoning game industry, highlighting the opportunities presented by the Indonesia Creative Content Fund (ICCF), which is currently under development. “We hope Poland will support business missions to Indonesia, participate in game events, and engage in business matching activities,” Uno noted. He further suggested that Polish experts could observe Indonesia’s game industry growth and contribute through training programs.

The meeting underscored the potential for collaboration between Indonesia and Poland, particularly in leveraging cultural content to drive innovation in the global game industry.