Assisting SMEs in Indonesia through Universities in Indonesia as A Way Out of Empowering SMEs to Achieve Maximum Results

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the current situation of SMEs in Indonesia. Can the Indonesian economy rise with assistance from campuses in Indonesia? The method the author applies is qualitative, tracking academic literature and other related materials, focused group discussions to get feedback on the design of research reports, subjective approach to review existing data and materials. SMEs in Indonesia hope to get capital assistance from the Government. For further research, the author suggests continuing research by profoundly examining the Government’s program for SMEs in Indonesia.