Wednesday, March 31, 2010
$1.6 Million in Grants for Geothermal Projects
The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has committed US$1.6 million in grants for feasibility studies for two private geothermal projects in West Java and Halmahera.

RI, Australia, UNICEF to Enhance Basic Education in Papua
Jakarta - A new joint partnership to enhance basic education in Papua and West Papua provinces is to be signed by the Indonesian and Australian governments and UNICEF (United Nations Children`s Fund).

United Nations to Help Fund REDD Program
TEMPO Interactive, Jakarta: The Department of Forestry and the United Nations (UN) agreed to a collaborate on a joint Reduction of Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD) project valued at US$ 5.6 million.

IDX Posts 47 Percent Profit Rise
The Indonesia Stock Exchange reported a 47 percent net profit rise last year from rising unrealized gains from the stock market and interest income despite lower operating income.

Tycoon Has High Hopes to Make Indonesia Hot Commodities Market
A grandson of tycoon Eka Tjipta Widjaja, whose Sinar Mas Group is one of the country's largest conglomerates, has a bold ambition to make Indonesia one of the biggest players in commodities trading in Asia and even the world.

President Wants Bureaucratic Reform, Law Enforcement to Continue
Tulungagung - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has expressed hope bureaucratic reform and law enforcement will continue despite the discovery of a tax scandal involving a government employee.

RI New Horizon for Plant Relocation from China
Indonesia is now one of the "new horizons" for foreign companies in China planning to relocate plants inland or outside the country because of rising labor and logistics costs, a survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai showed.

Maritime Minister to Launch Sail Banda in Ambon
mbon - Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Fadel Muhammad is scheduled to launch Sail Banda in Ambon on April 17, 2010.

Foreigners Can Own Property, Indonesian Government Says
Indonesia plans to allow foreigners to own property in the country and has completed its review of investment rules under the so-called negative list, the country's investment coordination agency said on Wednesday.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010
RI Ranks 30th as World's Biggest Exporter: WTO
Jakarta - Indonesia ranked 30th as the world's biggest exporter last year, according to a World Trade Organization (WTO) report.

Obama's Science Envoy to Visit RI in May: US Envoy
Jakarta - US President Barack Obama will send a science envoy to Indonesia next May, according to US Ambassador to Indonesia Cameron R. Hume.

RI, UN Launch Joint Effort to Curb Deforestation
Jakarta - Indonesia`s Forestry Ministry and the United Nations launched a UN Collaborative Program on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (UN-REDD) with a kick-off workshop opened by Forestry Minister Zulkifli Hasan.

No Indonesian Among Moscow Blasts' Victims
Jakarta - No Indonesian was among the victims of the two deadly suicide bombings that happened on the Moscow subway and a station blow the secret police`s headquarters during rush hours on Monday.

Government Raises Excise Receipt Target For 2010
Jakarta - The government has revised upward the target of excise receipts for 2010 to Rp58.2 trillion from Rp57.2 trillion following a plan to raise liquor excise by up to 200 percent as of April 1.

Logistics SOEs Target Rp1 Trillion in Profits
TEMPO Interactive, Bandung: The State-owned Enterprises (SOE) Department is targeting three SOEs in the logistics and tourism sectors, which are PT Angkasa Pura II, PT Garuda Indonesia, and PT Jasa Marga, to each obtain a profit of Rp1 trillion this year.

Government Wants the Media to Help in Defense
TEMPO Interactive, Jakarta: The Minister of Defense, Purnomo Yusgiantoro, said that the mass media could have a role in the efforts to defend the country's security.

Monday, March 29, 2010
RI, US Sign Science, Technology Cooperation Deal
Indonesia and the United States signed on Monday a cooperation agreement in the fields of science and technology, paving the way for an exchange of information, ideas, knowledge and skills between scientists of the two countries.

Foreign Minister Opens Workshop On Post-Conflict Peace Building
Jakarta - Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister Marty Natalegawa and his counterpart from Slovakia, Miroslav Lajcak, opened an international workshop on post-conflict peace building activity here on Monday.

BI to Spur Growth with Low Rates
March is likely to see the Indonesian economy experiencing deflation as the price of rice drops due to the harvest season.

Indonesian Cities Spend Time in Darkness to Shine Light on Conservation
Romance reigned in Yogyakarta during Saturday night's Earth Hour event as hundreds of residents simultaneously lit candles and cultural festivities began right after a Miss Indonesia finalist switched off the power along the city's main thoroughfare at precisely 8:30 p.m.

RI Lauds Germany For Helping Save Sumatra Forests
London - Indonesia has lauded Germany for its support to help save and protect the tropical rain forests in Sumatra.

RI to Attend BASIC Meeting, but Has No Plans to Join Group
Indonesia, which has ambition to mediate in climate talks, will attend the meeting of BASIC-block countries (Brazil, India, South Africa and China) next month, but there is no official word on whether it will join the group.

Indonesia Must Welcome Foreign Investors for Economy to Fulfill Potential: Experts
The government must ease restrictions on foreign investors and overcome fears about opening up domestic markets to access the massive amounts of funding needed to build crucial infrastructure and stimulate growth, analysts, foreign envoys and government officials have said.

Friday, March 26, 2010
Obama to Bring Climate Change Agenda to Indonesia
Jakarta - US President Barack Obama who has delayed until next June his planned visit to Indonesia will bring three agenda items on climate change, a WWF official said.

RI Insists on Bid to Chair UN Climate Body
Indonesia will announce its candidate to contest the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) top post next week, but three of four names tipped to chair the position at the international body refused to be nominated.

China Urged to Back Joint Ventures in RI
Indonesia is urging China to invest here instead of mainly being a trader, and to back a "win-win solution" in the implementation of the free trade agreement between ASEAN and China (ACFTA).

Analysis: The Jakarta Office Market: Full Recovery Ahead?
The impact of the financial crisis that struck the global economy in mid-2008 has shown some signs of improvement. For those affected economies, the contraction has slowed, owing to the various government stimulus packages that have helped spur domestic demand. For selected Asian economies the impact was muted and their economies continued to post positive growth - even during the crisis.

Growth Does not Happen by Itself, Says VP
Vice President Boediono has stressed the need to have infrastructure development implemented "without delay" to accelerate economic growth to 7 percent annually, from about 6 percent booked in recent years.

Trade Ministry to Further Speed Up Licensing Procedures
Jakarta - Trade Minister Mari Elka Pangestu said her ministry had set itself the target of creating an online registration and license-issuing system over the next five years.

RI Launches Biometric Verification System for Border Control
Jakarta - The Directorate General of Immigration at the Law and Human Rights Ministry on Thurday announced the rollout by SITA of a border control system that includes biometrics capture at 27 of the nation's air and sea ports.

Thursday, March 25, 2010
Kopasus's Relations With US Remain Good: Commander
Jakarta - The commander of Army's Special Force (Kopassus), Brigadier General Lodewijk Freidrich Paulus, said that Kopassus's relations with the US Special Force have remained good.

USAID Joins Government in Observing World Tuberculosis Day
Jakarta - The US Agency for International Development (USAID), in Jakarta, Wednesday, joined the Government of Indonesia and international and local partners in commemorating World Tuberculosis (TB) Day.

President Plans to Involve Businessmen, Economists in Working Meeting
Jakarta - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono plans to involve Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) executives, businessmen and economists in a working meeting on economic matters.

RI's Jump to Investment Grade Rests on Fiscal Reforms: Fitch
Indonesia needs to demonstrate monetary and price stability and to continue with its reform program to raise tax revenues as well as to improve overall economic fundamentals in order to achieve an investment grade debt rating, according to Fitch Ratings.

Indonesia 'Has Become a Good Place for Investment'
Foreign direct investment is flowing into Indonesia, now considered an attractive investment destination, says a senior economist.

Indonesia Secure Place for Investment
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Vice President Boediono said Indonesia was a secure place for investors to do business because of its relatively conducive political situation.

RI Products Able to be Competitive in CAFTA
Jakarta - Vice President Boediono has expressed optimism that Indonesia's products could be competitive in the ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA).

Wednesday, March 24, 2010
RI Economy to Expand to 5.6% in 2010, EIU Says
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) forecasts Indonesia's economy to expand 5.6 percent this year and 5.9 percent in 2011, as the country continues to attract global investment interest.

Indonesian Debt Rating May Reach Investment Grade by '12
The country's debt rating may reach investment grade by 2012 as the country's economic and political conditions improve, according to Standard Chartered.

President to Launch National Strategy for Corruption Eradication
Jakarta, March 24 (ANTARA) - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will soon launch a National Strategy for Corruption Eradication 2010-2015 (STRANAS PK 2010-2015). State Minister for National Development Planning Board/ chairperson for National Development Planning Board (Bappenas) Armida Alisjahbana said at her office here on Wednesday.

Indonesia Endorses Expansion of EAS
Jakarta has endorsed the expansion of the East Asia Summit (EAS) by welcoming membership for the US and Russia in the 16-strong regional forum.

Shoe Makers Expect Hefty Increase in Exports This Year
A big increase in exports is expected for Indonesian footwear firms this year, with a projected surge in orders from EU and non-traditional markets, a shoe producers' association spokesman has said.

Government to Offer Rp 1 Trillion Sukuk in Auction Soon
Jakarta - The government is planning to offer state sharia bonds (sukuk) of Rp1 trillion in an auction on March 30 to meet part of financing target in the 2010 state budget, an official said.

News Focus: Sail Banda 2010 to be Indonesia's Largest Marine Event
Jakarta - Managed jointly by Sail Indonesia, the Indonesian Navy, Indonesian Marine Foundation Yayasan Cinta Bahari, and the Indonesian Sailing Federation, Sail Banda is to be Indonesia`s largest marine event this year.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Papuans to Benefit From US$1 Million Scholarship Fund
A US$1 million scholarship program for Papuans to study in the US, signed on Wednesday, is expected to benefit both Indonesia and the US, say representatives of Indonesia and the US.

US-RI Partnership Likely be Signed Despite Obama Absence
Jakarta will look into the possibility of signing a cooperation agreement with the US before a state visit by President Barack Obama to Indonesia in June following the postponement of his Asia trip, the foreign minister said Friday.

RI Seen As Conducive Place For Investment: Minister
Jakarta - Chief economic minister Hatta Rajasa said Indonesia is still considered conducive for investment by foreign investors.

Indonesia Textile Exports Expected to Grow 12 Pct
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Indonesia expects its textile and textile product exports to rise by 12 percent to between US$10.5 billion and US$10.6 billion this year after dropping by eight percent last year.

Rupiah Significantly Strengthens Against US Dollar
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The rupiah significantly strengthened against the US dollar in the Jakarta interbank spot market here on Tuesday morning.

RI Tourism Transactions in Germany Posts Rp1.4 Trillion
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Indonesia's tourism industry booked transactions worth a total of Rp1.4 trillion in a major tourism exposition in Berlin, Germany, in the middle of this month, a foreign ministry official said.

RI Condemns Israel's Decision to Build More Houses in Palestine
London - The Indonesian government has condemned Israel for its provocative decision to build 1,600 illegal houses in Palestine`s East Jerusalem and Bethlehem.

Maluku's Coral Reefs Guaranteed to Fascinate Tourists
Jakarta - Tourists visiting Maluku will have missed something immensely memorable if they have not seen and marveled at the beauty of the various fish species that live amid the coral reefs of the province's seas.

Rachel Cooper: Indonesia Flowing Through Her Veins
As a US-based performing arts presenter whose work is mainly focused on Asia, it's only natural for Rachel Cooper to be spellbound by Indonesia, a country rich in arts and culture.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Indonesia to Win European Market at ITB in Berlin
Berlin - Culture and Tourism Minister Jero Wacik said Indonesia will be trying to win the European market share, especially of German tourists, in the world`s biggest tourism fair, ITB Berlin, at Messe Berlin from March 10 to 14.

VP Commends Police for Eliminating Long-Sought Top Terrorist
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Vice President Boediono here Wednesday expressed appreciation for the National Police's success in eliminating top terrorist Dulmatin alias Djoko Pitono in a raid in Pamulang, Tangerang, the day before.

UK Bids for Indonesia Arms Business
The United Kingdom has propose investment in security sector which is banned from foreign investment the Industry Department reported on Wednesday (10/3).

Asia-Pacific Countries Discuss Climate Change in Bali
Denpasar - Asia-Pacific countries will discuss the climate change issue at an Asia Pacifik Global on Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS) in Sanur, Bali.

Sri Mulyani Optimistic on Upgrade of Sovereign Debt
Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati said Indonesia could achieve a rating of "investment grade" for its sovereign debt within a year, considering the healthy state budget, the country's performance during the global financial crisis and the projection for a strong balance of payments.

Government to Issue Presidential Regulation on Extractive Industries
Pekanbaru, Riau - The government will immediately issue a presidential regulation on extractive industries in an effort to make the management of oil profit-sharing funds more transparent.

Jakarta Price Index May Pass 3,000 Mark, Analysts Say
A rally in share prices on the Indonesian Stock Exchange continued on Tuesday with the main price index rising 1.2 percent on the back of foreign purchases.

Herbal Cures Touted for Treating Cancer
While herbal remedies have increasingly gained better place in the society here in Indonesia, the use of them in therapy is still welcomed with indifference by medical practitioners, an observer says.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010
UBS: RI Economy to Expand by 6 Percent in Two Years
Swiss-based bank UBS estimates that Indonesia's economy will expand by 6 percent in the coming two years, leading to a stronger rupiah against the US dollar, UBS economist Edward Teather said Tuesday.

Australia and Indonesia: A Partnership for the 21st Century
We celebrate, in our visits to each others' countries in the past six months, a relationship between Australia and Indonesia that has fast evolved into an enduring and vibrant Comprehensive Partnership.

Europe Increases Garuda's Ranking for Maintenance Facilities
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has increased the maintenance ranking of Airbus 320 PT Garuda Maintenance Facilities (GMF) AeroAsia after an audit was carried out from 2 to 7 March.

Bank Indonesia Raises GDP Forecast to 5.6% This Year
The central bank is more upbeat on Indonesia's economy this year, raising its economic growth forecast to 5.6 percent from 5.2 percent - in line with the government's estimate of 5.5 percent.

BI: Q1 Growth to Exceed 5 Pct
Jakarta - Bank Indonesia (the central bank/BI) said on Monday the domestic economy may grow above 5 percent in the first quarter of 2010.

Government Likely to Raise Power Rate Next July
Jakarta - The government is expected to raise the basic power rate (TDL) by about 15 percent in the second semester of this year, Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati said.

Monday, March 8, 2010
Strong Corporate Earnings Deliver Big Gain to Indonesian Bourse
The Jakarta Composite Index opened the week on a positive note as it climbed 1.9 percent, its steepest gain in five weeks, backed by strong 2009 earnings reports from several major companies and easing political strife over Bank Century. Analysts expect the rally to continue through the week.

Rupiah Strengthens to Rp 9,250 Per US Dollar
Jakarta - The rupiah strengthened against the US dollar in the Jakarta interbank spot market here on Monday morning.

Foreign Investment Expected to Increase
The government is targeting an increase in direct foreign investment. According to The Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) chairman Gita Wirjawan, Indonesia has only been able to attract 0.17 percent of total foreign investment in the world.

Government Allocates Rp 13.7T for Poverty Alleviation
The Indonesian government has prepared Rp 13.7 trillion (US$1.26 billion) in poverty alleviation funding for the Mandiri Community Empowerment National Program (PNPM Mandiri) in an attempt to further reduce the poverty rate this year.

Government Lowers Tax Target in Revised 2010 State Budget
Taxation revenues are estimated to drop Rp 9.5 trillion (US$1.03 billion) to Rp 733.24 trillion this year, according to the proposed revised 2010 state budget.

Government to Spur Budget Funds Spending to Boost Growth
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The government will spur the spending of state budget funds to boost economic growth, Sjahrial Loetan, the secretary of the state minister for national development planning, said here on Monday.

Sail Banda Expected To Be Better Than Bunaken Event
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The upcoming international marine event of Sail Banda 2010 in Maluku is expected to be better than Sail Bunaken, a similar event held in North Sulawesi last year.

Friday, March 5, 2010
Indonesia Can Be a Major World Player: Annan
The visiting former UN secretary-general Kofi Annan said that Indonesia, as an emerging economy and the world's third largest democracy, had the potential to be a major influence on other countries in the way it met development and religious challenges.

News Focus : RI Poised to Maintain Rice Self-Reliance for Second Straight Year
Jakarta - The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) has projected Indonesia`s dry unhusked rice output at 64.9 million tons this year, suggesting it may be enough to maintain self-reliance in rice production for the second year in a row.

Central Bank Keeps Key Rate Low to Push Bank Lending
The central bank on Thursday kept its benchmark interest rate at 6.5 percent for the seventh straight month to promote bank lending in the hope of encouraging continued economic recovery and growth.

Indonesia Reaffirms Oil-Price Target Despite Recent Surge
Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati said on Friday that the government would stand by its new oil-price assumption of $77 per barrel in the revised 2010 state budget despite the recent rally in oil prices.

The Government Will Revitalize 200 Markets
TEMPO Interactive, Jakarta: The government will revitalize 200 village markets. "The budget used to revitalize these 200 markets is a special allocation budget of Rp100 billion," said Minister of Trade Mari Elka Pangestu at a press conference in the Ministry of Trade working meeting in Jakarta yesterday.

American Fair in Medan
Banda Aceh (ANTARA News) - The United States embassy, in this case the US Consulate General to Sumatra, will hold an American Fair in Medan, North Sumatra, to better introduce the culture and education in that country.

Yudhoyono Calls For 'Maximum Effort' Against Aceh Terror Cell
Indonesia's president Friday urged security forces to exercise "maximum effort" against terror groups as 14 suspected militants were charged following their arrest in Aceh province last week.

Thursday, March 4, 2010
Indonesia's 2010 Exports Equal to 2008, Minister
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Trade Minister Mari Elka Pangestu said Indonesia`s non-oil/gas exports this year will equal the 2008 performance of 107.8 billion US dollars.

Bank Indonesia Keeps Rate at 6.5 Percent
TEMPO Interactive, Jakarta: Bank Indonesia maintained its key interest rate on Thursday (4/3) dodging the projection made by global analyst that south east asian central banks will be the first ones that ready to raise their rates.

Hassan Touted by Supporters as Best Choice for UN Post
It's two o'clock in the morning on the last day of the climate conference in Bali in December 2007, with weeks of negotiation seemingly nearing a dead end as rich and poor countries failed to reach consensus on key issues.

President: Kofi Annan Important Figure for World
Jakarta - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said Kofi Annan, former UN secretary general, was an important figure for the world.

RI & Asia Pacific: Well Placed to Face Headwinds Ahead
The economic upswing in the Asia Pacific region has accelerated and inflation has increased. As a result, more central banks have indicated the need for tighter monetary policies ahead. Two days ago, Australia's central bank, following a one-meeting pause, resumed raising interest rates to 4 percent from 3.75 percent previously, reflecting a stronger economy, improved employment and rising housing prices.

Java Jazz: 'Biggest' Festival Ready to Jazz Up Jakarta
The much-awaited AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival is set to rock Jakartans from Friday to Sunday.

Wonreli Preparing for Sail Banda's Peak Event
Jakarta - The Southwest Maluku (MBD) district town of Wonreli in Kisar island is now getting ready to host the peak event of Sail Banda 2010.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010
RI's Export Performance Back to Pre-Crisis Level: Minister
Jakarta - Trade Minister Mari Elka Pangestu said Indonesia's exports were now performing like before the crisis in line with the world's economic recovery.

BEI Index Climbs to Nearly 2,600 Points
Jakarta - The Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) at the Indonesian Stock Exchange (BEI) got off to a strong start and approached the level of 2,600 points here on Wednesday morning.

BKPM Promoting "Remarkable Indonesia"
Jakarta - Head of Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Gita Wirjawan said he will start promoting investment with the slogan of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) "Remarkable Indonesia".

RI Builds Warning System for Food Safety
The government is currently building an early warning system on food safety to ensure that all food products entering the country meet both national and international standards. Chairwoman of the food and drug monitoring agency (BPOM) Kustantinah said in Jakarta on Tuesday that the system would be connected online throughout the archipelago and later to the same systems in ASEAN countries and eventually to the European countries as well.

Ministry Says Ready to Launch SPAN in 2012
The Finance Ministry expects the new State Treasury and Budgetary System, called SPAN, to be ready by 2012 to produce better, integrated financial management reports.

President Re-Stresses Importance of Political Stability
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono reminded the nation of the importance of stable political conditions to ensure economic growth to increase the people's welfare.

RI Delegation Attending CSW Meeting in New York
Jakarta - The Indonesian delegation is attending the 54th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) which now is being held in New York from March 1 to March 12, 2010, an official said.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Obama, SBY to Discuss Climate Center in Indonesia
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his United States counterpart President Barack Obama are slated to talk on climate change issues, and aiming to set up the first regional climate center in Indonesia.

RI Donates US$1 Million for Chile Earthquake Victims
Jakarta - The Indonesian government has donated US$1 million in cash for victims of the powerful earthquake which devastated Chile recently.

Indonesia to Export Rice in 2010
TEMPO Interactive, Jakarta:Minister of Agriculture Suswono said that this year Indonesia have the opportunity to export rice because, according to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), harvest production this year is increasing.

Foreign Miners Only Required to Divest 20 Percent
Jakarta - Foreign mining companies are only required to divest an additional 20 percent stake to Indonesian parties, a statement said.

Indonesia to Host Seminar on Environmentally Sustainable Cities
Indonesia will host an international seminar that will contribute to the development of green cities in the Asia Pacific region.

Monday, March 1, 2010
President Offers Condolences to Chile
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has offered his deepest condolences to the government and the people of Chile following the devastating earthquake and tsunami in the Latin American country.

Indonesian Citizens in Chile are Safe
TEMPO Interactive, Jakarta: All Indonesian citizens residing in Chile have been reported safe from the 8.8-magnitude earthquake which struck the country on Saturday.

RI Welcomes US Plan to Boost Military Cooperation
Officials have said the US plan to fully resume its military and counterterrorism cooperation with Indonesia showed that the world's biggest economy appreciated what the most populous Muslim majority country has done to reform its military.

Nua Dua Declaration Surpasses Copenhagen Conference
TEMPO Interactive, Jakarta:The Department of Foreign Affairs considers that the Nusa Dua Declaration by the Global Ministerial Environment Forum have shown significant progress.

RI to Apply for UN Climate Change Top Position
The government has expressed interest in applying for the UN's climate change top post to replace Yvo de Boer, who will resign by July, just months before climate talks on emission-cut targets.

Indonesia's Potential Geothermal Energy Equivalent to 19 Billion Barrels of Oil
TEMPO Interactive, Bengkulu: The potential of Indonesia's geothermal energy is 27,710 megawatts (MW) or equivalent to 19 billion barrels of oil.

Inflation Slows in February on Stronger Rupiah: BI
The central bank has estimated that inflation in February would slow to 0.4 percent from the previous month because of a combination of lower rice prices and a stronger rupiah against the US dollar.

Rupiah Strengthens 20 Points Against US Dollar
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The rupiah strengthened 20 points against the US dollar in the Jakarta interbank spot market here on Monday morning as investors sought as much of the local unit as possible.

Indonesia Calls on Developed States to Invest in Agriculture
Indonesia is urging developed countries to put more investment into technological development, infrastructure and human resource development in the food sector in the next five years.