Regaining Ground

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

SULAWESI and East Nusa Tenggara actually keep three prized commodities from Indonesia's estate zones: cacao, passion fruit, and sandalwood. Sulawesi's cacao was once popular all over the world. Timor Island's sandalwood-mystical and fragrant, was also very famous. Sadly, the fame of these estate "stars" has faded with the passage of time. In fact, with maximum management, the three will be capable of contributing lavish income. Now, the governments of both regions, in cooperation with international agencies, private circles and individuals, are striving to restore the position of the three as their prime commodities. What major programs are they undertaking? Following is a report by Tempo English Edition.

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SIX governors of Sulawesi met at Santika Makassar Hotel, at the end of May. They brought along the same agenda: combining efforts to promote the production and quality of Sulawesi's cacao. The meeting also included a discussion on Revitalization of the National Cacao Movement. One of the six points in the agreement signed by the six regional heads was their commitment to allocate budgets for the success of the national cacao movement.

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