Mardiono, Member of the Presidential Advisory Council (Wantimpres) held a meeting with Suharso Monoarfa, the Minister of National Development Planning/Head of National Development Planning Agency, on Wednesday, March 7, 2021 at the Ministry of National Development Planning Office. The meeting was intended to exchange opinions on the importance of community-based economic development, with a focus on empowering MSMEs and developing traditional markets. Traditional markets have been the center of economy and trade since the founding of the republic, which are the lifeblood of the community’s economy, especially in micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Support and regulation from the government are needed so that traditional market can survive and carry out their economic activities. This is real government support for micro and small businesses. (MAB/Okt)