Yogyakarta, February 12, 2026 — APiKRI (Association for Export and Promotion of Indonesian Handicrafts) received a monitoring visit from LPEI Eximbank on Thursday, February 12, 2026. The visit was conducted by two representatives of the institution as part of their regular evaluation and partnership development agenda. The meeting took place at APiKRI’s office in a warm and productive atmosphere.

The primary purpose of the visit was to review the progress of cooperation between APiKRI and LPEI Eximbank, which has been established since 2017. Over the past nine years, the partnership has played a significant role in supporting APiKRI’s export activities, particularly in strengthening financial access and capacity building for assisted small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Both parties reflected on achievements, challenges, and lessons learned throughout the collaboration.

During the discussion, the representatives of LPEI Eximbank carefully examined the impact of financing schemes that have been utilized by APiKRI and its members. They also explored the sustainability of current programs and assessed how financial facilities have contributed to increasing export performance. The monitoring session became an important moment to ensure that the cooperation remains aligned with shared goals and measurable outcomes.

In addition to reviewing past achievements, the visit also aimed to explore new possibilities for future collaboration. One of the key topics discussed was the potential expansion of financing schemes tailored to the needs of export-oriented SMEs under APiKRI’s guidance. Furthermore, both institutions discussed strategic initiatives to broaden export market access, including market penetration programs and international trade networking.

The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to strengthen the long-term partnership between APiKRI and LPEI Eximbank. With a strong foundation built since 2017, both parties expressed optimism that future cooperation—particularly in export financing and market expansion programs—will further empower Indonesian handicraft producers to compete in the global market.