October marks the month to observe the International Day of Poverty Eradication. This International Day also provides an excellent opportunity to spread the key message of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs​). Thus, UNDP Indonesia​ co-hosting the ring the bell ceremony for opening the stock market with IDX Indonesia​, supported by Indonesia Global Compact Network (IGCN​). The event will commemorate the importance of SDGs and its implementation in Indonesia, particularly by private sectors. The ceremony will be followed by a presentation and talk show to highlight the latest finding of UNDP's Multidimensional Poverty Index​.

A cornerstone to the operation of private companies – particularly the listed and public companies – in Indonesia is the timely issuance of Sustainability Report. The Report has become a requirement for financial service, listed and public companies in Indonesia. The compliance of sustainability reports from respective private sectors, especially the ones listed as IPOs, marked a serious commitment to progress SDGs for the sustainability effort.