Jakarta, 27 August 2026 – PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA), through their creating shared value (CSV) umbrella program Bakti BCA, continues to strengthen their commitment in supporting the development of MSMEs and villages through the Desa Bakti BCA Community Forum 2026 which happened on 25 - 27 August 2026. The yearly forum that used to be known as Rapat Koordinasi (RAKOR) is a platform for program evaluation, capacity building, and strengthening collaborations between BCA, Desa Bakti BCA organizers, MSME owners, the government, and partners.
This forum is attended by Minister of Tourism Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, BCA President Director Hendra Lembong, BCA Director Antonius Widodo Mulyono, BCA EVP Corporate Communication & Social Responsibility Hera F. Haryn, alongside Bakti BCA Ambassador Nicholas Saputra.
BCA Director Antonius Widodo Mulyono revealed that this forum was held to be a room for discussion as well as increasing engagement between MSMEs and the villages that have been under Bakti BCA's guidance. It is his hope that the presence of this forum can open wider opportunities for collaboration for MSMEs and villages to elevate their class.
“The development of tourism villages and MSMEs requires consistent collaboration among various parties—from building community capacity and product development to expanding market access,” said Widodo.
Similarly, BCA EVP of Corporate Communication & Social Responsibility, Hera F. Haryn, stated that through the Desa Bakti BCA Community Forum 2026, BCA aims to bring together various stakeholders to share experiences, strengthen competencies, and identify development opportunities relevant to community needs.
“The Desa Bakti BCA Community Forum serves as a space for us to continue learning together, evaluating programs, and strengthening the capacity of tourism village leaders and MSME operators. Amid rapid changes, we want to ensure that rural communities have the skills, knowledge, and networks to develop their region’s potential in a sustainable manner,” said Hera.
The series of activities began with the arrival of participants and a coaching clinic on Tuesday (25/8), followed by the main forum on Wednesday (26/8). On Thursday (27/8), participants took part in benchmarking activities and the closing session before returning to their respective regions on Friday (28/8).
At the forum, participants received training on leadership and the renewal of tourism village management teams, capacity building for MSME operators and products, and the use of digital transformation to expand market access. The benchmarking activities also provided participants with the opportunity to broaden their understanding of environmental conservation and business development practices relevant to the needs of communities in the modern era.
The Desa Bakti BCA Community Forum 2026 also served as an opportunity to recognize the achievements of MSMEs and BCA Community Villages that have contributed to the development of economic and social potential in their regions. Participants in the Desa Bakti BCA Community Forum 2026included the heads and core teams of tourism villages, the heads of Rumah Pangan Hidup (RPH), and MSME owners in the villages. Through this forum, BCA encourages capacity building and networking among stakeholders so that the potential of villages and MSMEs can develop sustainably and provide increasingly widespread benefits to the community.
BCA implements economic empowerment programs for local communities through business mentoring and village development initiatives that focus on human resource upskilling and institutional capacity building, as well as the promotion and support of sustainable market access expansion to enhance community self-reliance and well-being. BCA prioritizes improving the quality of life for communities through a needs-based and collaborative approach to ensure that every program is relevant, has a tangible impact, and is sustainable in the long term.
Currently, Bakti BCA supports 28 villages with various development focuses, such as tourism villages based on sustainable tourism guidelines, village-based MSMEs, and the revitalization of coffee plantations, and has provided nearly 200 types of training modules for village communities. This mentoring program has successfully created 1,593 jobs in the mentored villages, trained more than 5,000 MSME participants, and recorded a potential export value of up to Rp110.9 billion for MSMEs mentored by Bakti BCA. These mentored villages are located across Sumatra, Java, Bali, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, East Nusa Tenggara, West Nusa Tenggara, and Maluku. A number of Bakti BCA villages have also received national and international awards.
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BCA Hosts the 2026 BCA Desa Bakti Community Forum – Indonesian Minister of Tourism Widiyanti Putri Wardhana (second from the right) was accompanied by BCA President Director Hendra Lembong (third from the right), BCA Director Antonius Widodo Mulyono (far right), and BCA EVP of Corporate Communication & Social Responsibility Hera F. Haryn (fourth from the right) during a visit to the MSME Gallery and the BCA Desa Bakti at the Desa Bakti BCA Community Forum 2026. This forum serves as a platform for program evaluation, capacity building, and strengthening collaboration among BCA, Desa Bakti BCA administrators, MSME stakeholders, the government, and partners.
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The Desa Bakti BCA Community Forum 2026 Helps Equip Tourism Village Administrators – Indonesian Minister of Tourism Widiyanti Putri Wardhana and BCA President Director Hendra Lembong, along with officials from the Ministry of Tourism, BCA management, and representatives from the villages under BCA’s mentorship, officially opened the Desa Bakti BCA Community Forum 2026, which took place August 25–27, 2026. At this forum, participants received training on leadership and the renewal of tourism village management teams, capacity building for MSME operators and products, and the use of digital transformation to expand market access.
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About Bakti BCA
Bakti BCA is the corporate social responsibility umbrella of PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA), focused on creating positive impact and sustainable development in Indonesia. Through Bakti BCA, the company implements various programs in education, health, the environment, culture, and community empowerment. BCA offers programs such as BCA Berbagi Ilmu, Beasiswa Bakti BCA, and makeup training and coaching for Friends with Disabilities (Teman Tuli) to support the development of the younger generation in the education sector. Bakti BCA also operates in the health sector, including health social services, free check-ups, and stunting prevention campaigns. In the environmental sector, BCA supports biodiversity conservation through turtle conservation, orangutan rehabilitation, and the protection of endemic species such as the Javan Leopard. Through these initiatives, Bakti BCA reflects BCA's commitment to growing with the community and contributing to a more sustainable future.
About PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (as of 30 June 2026)
BCA is one of the leading banks in Indonesia focusing on transaction banking as well as providing credit facilities and financial solutions for corporate, commercial, SME, and consumer segments. At the end of June 2026, BCA served 42 million customer accounts and processed more than 124 million transactions daily, supported by 1.272 branch offices, 20.374 ATMs, as well as 24-hour internet & mobile banking services and Halo BCA contact center. BCA's presence is supported by several subsidiaries focusing on vehicle financing, Syariah banking, securities, general and life insurance, digital banking, and venture capital. BCA is committed to building long-term relationships with customers, prioritizing mutual interests, and creating a positive impact on the wider community. With more than 27.600 employees, BCA's vision is to be the bank of choice and the mainstay of society, serving as an essential pillar of the Indonesian economy.
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