The Impact of The Pandemic in Relaxation Policy of Micro, Small, and Medium (MSMEs) Enterprises in Indonesia

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to find out how the efforts to revive MSMEs were affected by the pandemic in Indonesia. The Basic Law provides a mandate to organize the national economy through laws aimed at increasing equity and economic growth. MSMEs during the pandemic which lasted 1 year had various problems. For example, a decrease in sales, capital, hampered distribution, difficulty in raw materials, decreased production, and layoffs of workers. The research method used in this research is in the form of literature review, namely literature sources, normative approach, and interviews with companies that carry out CSR where funds are given to increase MSMEs after the pandemic. Findings in this study had many several efforts made by the government and companies to revive MSMEs. Known things, the pandemic has had a negative impact in every sector. By conducting this research, it is hoped that MSMEs can revive their business with government assistance and corporate CSR funds. In addition, interviews with MSMEs that receive assistance from the government and MSMEs receiving CSR funds.