G/SCM/N/343/IDN  
 
2 August  2019 
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Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures  Original: English  
 
  SUBSIDIES   
NEW AND FULL NOTIFIC ATION PURSUANT TO AR TICLE XVI:1  
OF THE GATT 1994 AND  ARTICLE 25 OF THE A GREEMENT  
ON SUBSIDIES AND COU NTERVAILING MEASURES  
INDONESIA  
The following communication, dated 17 May 2019 , is being ci rculated at the request of Indonesia.1 
 
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The attached notification from Indonesia contains information on subsidies programmes granted or 
maintained on Fisheries Sector.  This notification  is also  to fulfil the commitment made under 
paragraph 2 of the Mini sterial Decision of 13 December  2017, adopted at the Buenos Aires Ministerial 
Conference (WT/MIN(17)/64).   
 
In accordance with Article 25.7 of the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (ASCM), 
this notification does not in any way prejudice th e legal status, nature or effects of government 
assistance programmes under the ASCM and GATT 1994, including as to whether or not  the 
programmes notified are specific within the meaning of the ASCM.  
 
 
Table of Contents  
 
1   NATIONAL FISH LO GISTIC SYSTEM  ................................ ................................ ............  1 
2   THE EMPOWERMENT OF COMMUNITY SALT CO MPANIES PROGRAM  ...........................  2 
3   THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY SALT COMPA NIES PROGRAM  .............................  3 
4   THE FISHING SHIP  VESSELS CONSTRUCTIO N PROGRAM  ................................ ...........  4 
5   THE RURAL BUSINE SS DEVELOPMENT PROGR AM ................................ .......................  4 
6   FISHERS INSURANC E ................................ ................................ ................................ . 5 
 
 
1  NATIONAL FISH LOGIST IC SYSTEM  
1.  Title of the Subsidy Program  
National Fish Logistic System (SLIN)  
 
2.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
- To preserve the quality of fish;  
 
                                                
1 This communication was previously circulated as G/SCM/N/253/IDN - G/SCM/N/284/IDN - 
G/SCM/N/315/IDN, dated 20 May 2019. G/SCM/N/343/IDN  
 
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  - To strengthen distribution, availability, and accessibility of fish for local consumption.  
 
3.  Authority for the Subs idy 
Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries  
 
4.  Legislation under which the Subsidy is granted  
The Regulation of Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries No.5/2014 concerning National Fish 
Logistics System (SLIN).  
 
5.  Form of the subsidy  
Grant 
 
6.  To whom and How the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy is provided to all eligible fishers, in particular those who are in remote areas, in the 
form of cold chain system facilities and infrastructure.   
 
7.  Duration of the subsidy  
2015 – 2018  
 
8.  Total Amount of the Subsidy  
IDR 413 .5 billion  
 
9.  Trade Effects of the Subsidy  
The subsidy is not related to international trade . 
 
2  THE EMPOWERMENT OF C OMMUNITY SALT COMPAN IES PROGRAM  
1.  Title of the Subsidy Program  
The Empowerment of Community Salt Companies Program (PUGAR)  
 
2.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
- To improve the welfare of salt farmers ; 
 
- To increase salt productivity and quality ; 
 
- To improve salt farmers ' skill. 
 
3.  Authority for the Subsidy  
Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries  
 
4.  Legislation under which the Subsidy is granted  
The Regulation of Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries No. 10/2014 concerning the Guidelines for 
Implementing the National Program for Independent Community Empowerment in Marine and 
Fisheries.  
 
5.  Form of the subsidy  
Grant  
 G/SCM/N/343/IDN  
 
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  6.  To whom and  How the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy is provided to all eligible salt farmers, in the form of facilities and infrastructure for 
community salt company.  
 
7.  Duration of the subsidy  
2014 
 
8.  Amount of the Subsidy  
IDR 113 billion  
 
9.  Trade Effects of the Subsidy  
The subsidy is not related to international trade . 
 
3  THE DEVELOPMENT OF C OMMUNITY SALT COMPAN IES PROGRAM  
1.  Title of the Subsidy Program  
The Development of Community Salt Companies Program (PUGAR)  
 
2.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
- To improve the welfare of salt farmers ; 
 
- To increase salt productivity and quality ; 
 
- To improve salt farmers ' skill. 
 
3.  Authority for the Subsidy  
Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries  
 
4.  Legislation under which the Subsidy is granted  
- Law No. 7/2016 concerning the Protection and Empowerment of Fishers, Fish Cultivators 
and Salt Farmers ; 
 
- The Regulation of Minister o f Marine Affairs and Fisheries No. 18/2016 concerning the 
Guarantee of Risk Protection for Fishers, Fish Farmers and Salt Farmers ; 
 
- The Regulation of Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries No. 60/2017 concerning the 
amendment of the Regulation of Minister  of Marine Affairs and Fisheries No. 70/2016 
concerning the General Guidelines for the Distribution of Government Assistances in the 
Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries . 
 
5.  Form of the subsidy  
Grant  
 
6.  To whom and How the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy is provided to all eligible salt farmers, in the form of facilities and infrastructure for 
community salt company.  
 
7.  Duration of the subsidy  
2015 – present  
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  8.  Amount of the Subsidy  
2015 – 2018: IDR 342 billion  
 
9.  Trade Effects of the Subsidy  
The subsi dy is not related to international trade .  
 
4  THE FISHING SHIP VES SELS CONSTRUCTION PR OGRAM  
1.  Title of the Subsidy Program  
The Fishing Ship Vessels Construction Program  
 
2.  Policy ob jective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
- Improving the welfare of small fishers with  limited business capital ; 
 
- Providing access to utilize the potential of fish resources while remain maintaining the 
sustainability of fish resources . 
 
3.  Authority for the Subsidy  
Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries  
 
4.  Legislation under which the Subsidy is granted  
- Law No. 7/2016 concerning the Protection and Empowerment of Fishers, Fish Cultivators 
and Salt Farmers ; 
 
- The Regulation of Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries No. 60/2017 concerning the 
amendment of the Regulation of Minister of Mar ine Affairs and Fisheries No. 70/2016 
concerning the General Guidelines for the Distribution of Government Assistances in the 
Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries . 
 
5.  Form of the subsidy  
Grant  
 
6.  To whom and How the subsidy is provided  
All eligible small f ishers. The subsidy is provided in the form of fishing vessel, fishing vessels 
machines, and environmenta lly friendly fishing gears.  
 
7.  Duration of the subsidy  
2015 – present  
 
8.  Amount of the Subsidy  
2015 – 2018: IDR 550 billion  
 
9.  Trade Effects of the Subsidy  
The subsidy is not related to international trade . 
 
5  THE RURAL BUSINESS DE VELOPMENT PROGRAM  
1.  Title of the Subsidy Program  
The Rural Business Development Program (PUMP)  G/SCM/N/343/IDN  
 
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  2.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The subsidy program aims to improve the welfare of small fishers, fish farmers, and processor and 
marketers who have limitations to increase their business capacity.  
 
3.  Authority for the Subsidy  
Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries  
 
4.  Legislation under which the Subsidy is granted  
- The Regulation of Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries No. 06/2011 concerning The 
Guideline for Implementing the National Program for Self -reliant Marine and Fisheries 
Community Empowerment in 2011 ; 
 
- The Regulation of Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheri es No. 07/2012 concerning the 
Guideline for Implementing the National Program for Self -reliant Marine and Fisheries 
Community Empowerment in 2012 ; 
 
- The Regulation of Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries No. 2/2013 concerning the 
Guideline for Implement ing the National Program for Self -reliant Marine and Fisheries 
Community Empowerment . 
 
5.  Form of the subsidy  
Grant  
 
6.  To whom and How the subsidy is provided  
All eligible small fishers, fish farmers, and processor and marketers. The subsidy is provided through  
direct cash transfer to recipients to enable recipients purchasing facilities and infrastructure in order 
to improve their business.  
 
7.  Duration of the subsidy  
2011 – 2013 
 
8.  Amount of the Subsidy  
IDR 1 .37 trillion  
 
9.  Trade Effects of the Subsidy  
The subsidy is not related to international trade . 
 
6  FISHERS INSURANCE  
1.  Title of the Subsidy Program  
Fishers Insurance  
 
2.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
- To introduce the advantages of fishers insurance regarding risk protection for fishing 
accident s at sea ; 
 
- To promote awareness for fishers on the importance of insurance ; 
 
- To encourage self -insurance . 
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  3.  Authority for the Subsidy  
Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries  
 
4.  Legislation under which the Subsidy is granted  
- Law No. 7/2016 concerning the Protection and Empowerment of Fishers, Fish Cultivators 
and Salt Farmers ; 
 
- The Regulation of Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries no. 18/2016 concerning Life 
Insurance for Fishers, Fish Farmers, and Salt Farmers ; 
 
- The Regulation of Minis ter of Marine Affairs and Fisheries No. 60/2017 concerning the 
amendment of the Regulation of Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries No. 70/2016 
concerning the General Guidelines for the Distribution of Government Assistances in the 
Ministry of Marine Af fairs and Fisheries . 
 
5.  Form of the subsidy  
Grant  
 
6.  To whom and How the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy is provided to small fishers (< 10 GT); small fishers who have a valid fisher card 
(KUSUKA); and small fishers who do not use prohibited fishing gears. The payment of life insurance 
premium will be only provided for the first year.  
 
7.  Duration of the subsidy  
2016 – present  
 
8.  Amount of the Subsidy  
2016 – 2018: IDR 183 billion  
 
9.  Trade Effects of the Subsidy  
The subsidy is not related to international t rade. 
 
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