Opinion Pieces
Browse through educative and informative articles published by the KAM team
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Thu, 24 Mar 2022
Making space for the next generation of women in manufacturing
Pivotal moments in history have brought manufacturing to where it is today, and women have played an important part in the sector’s evolution over the years. Women such as Madame C.J. Walker, Rosie the Riveter, and Stephanie Kwolek have left a mark in manufacturing and continue to inspire women to venture into the sector today. -
Tue, 15 Mar 2022
Edible Oil Prices: Effects of Ukraine-Russia War and the Novel Indonesian Export Policy
Global inflation has caused a surge in the price of basic commodities. As countries strive to protect their populace, Indonesia, the world's largest palm oil producer, enforced a 20% retention of all planned oil exports to be sold domestically. -
Tue, 01 Mar 2022
Fiscal instability is hampering recovery and driving away investors
For any investor, the most important factor to consider when choosing an investment destination is policy stability and predictability. These two aspects earn investors’ trust and build confidence. What happens when the business environment is highly unpredictable and unstable? -
Tue, 15 Feb 2022
Why local manufacturing should matter to political candidates
The election fever is already palpable as more government officials resign to join politics. -
Tue, 14 Sep 2021
Anchoring Business Priorities on Sustainability
In November this year, leaders from around the world will gather in Glasgow for the UN Climate Change Conference to explore ways that governments, the private sector, and global institutions can promote sustainable development. For me, the starting point is clear: Without a healthy planet, businesses cannot thrive. This puts Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations at the forefront of business decisions, supported by the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and increased awareness of the climate emergency. It is, therefore, a business imperative to adhere to frameworks, to sustainably exist in years to come -
Wed, 30 Jun 2021
High cost of inputs hurting steel sector
The demand for steel is increasing in the country, as government-driven infrastructural development, and commercial and residential buildings surge. Steel is a core piece of the modern economy. It is used as a paradigm to gauge the overall economic status of a country, as well as an indicator of the investments dedicated to infrastructure and subsequently, a measure of developmental progress and stability. -
Wed, 23 Jun 2021
Let us safeguard consumers from illicit trade
Illicit trade is a longstanding issue, growing in scope and magnitude and derailing economic development. It not only threatens the welfare of consumers but also erodes the market share of genuine manufactured products, threatens the expansion of industries, and hampers the creation of job opportunities. -
Tue, 08 Jun 2021
Sustainable manufacturing key for environmental restoration
The World Environment Day this year came to us with a message of hope - we are the generation that has the knowledge, ability, and resources to make peace with nature. We are ‘Generation Restoration’, the people who can reverse the damage done to the planet and begin a journey of healing the earth. This year, governments, civil societies, private citizens, and businesses have been urged to get active as we come together for a Decade of Ecosystem Restoration for achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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