Indonesia Economic Summit 2025’s Post

I got a chance to attend the recently concluded global town hall 2024 organized by SDSN Youth Indonesia and Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia and here are my key insights from this eye opening event 🌿 Food Security Crisis: Millions in Africa rely on relief food, leading to inadequate nutrition. Addressing food security is vital for health and development. 📈 Economic Barriers: The escalating cost of essential food items forces families to prioritize survival over nutrition, highlighting a need for economic support. 🌧️ Climate Impact on Agriculture: Climate change exacerbates conditions for farmers, causing significant crop failures and threatening future food supplies. 🎓 Importance of Education: Educating youth about sustainable farming practices and the importance of nutrition can empower the next generation to combat food insecurity. 🔄 Collaborative Solutions: Global cooperation is necessary to develop comprehensive strategies that address the intertwined issues of climate, food security, and economic stability. 💡 Investment in Innovation: Supporting agricultural technologies and practices can enhance food production, making it more efficient and sustainable. 🌈 Inclusive Decision-Making: Engaging youth and marginalized communities in discussions can lead to more equitable and effective climate policies. Let's continue to engage and advocate for solutions that can make a difference! #FoodSecurity #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Innovation #InclusiveGrowth #Agriculture

🎊🏛️📜 Exciting news out of Indonesia! The recently signed and released Indonesian Law on the Long-term National Development Plan 2024-2045 includes a large-scale biofortification program granted for the next 20 years. The government will promote food diversification, local food, and alternate staple food in this policy. In addition, a new presidential decree has mandated research on the biofortification of various commodities. These two new government policies will significantly impact the country's biofortification program. Thanks to the hard work of the Indonesia team on policy and advocacy, HarvestPlus has been recognized as one of the key actors in this achievement. 🌾🧑🏽🌾Learn more about HarvestPlus' work in Indonesia, which also seeks to boost farmers' enthusiasm for planting zinc rice in Wanayasa Sub-district, Purwakarta District, West Java Province to help combat stunting and improve nutrition and public health. Read on. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e8UG_UYE #FoodSecurity #HiddenHunger #SustainableAgriculture #HarvestPlus #ZeroHunger HarvestPlus Solutions FAO World Health Organization

Calling all Agri-Food Investors: Vietnam's Rising Star is Beckoning! The Vietnamese Agri-Food industry is experiencing significant growth, boasting record-breaking exports of $53.22 billion in 2022 and a thriving domestic market. This makes Vietnam a goldmine for savvy investors. Here are some key trends driving Vietnam's Agri-Food sector: Export Powerhouse: Vietnam is a major player in global agriculture, with a diverse range of exports like rice, coffee, and cashews. Thriving Domestic Market: A rising middle class with a growing appetite for convenience and healthy options is fueling the domestic food processing industry. Evolving Trends: Consumers are increasingly seeking organic, sustainable, and traceable products. Investment Opportunities Abound: Food Processing & Packaging: Invest in modernizing infrastructure and innovative packaging solutions to meet changing consumer demands. Cold Chain & Logistics: Vietnam needs improved cold chain networks to minimize food spoilage and ensure product quality. Precision Agriculture & Technology: There's a growing need for technology that enhances efficiency, sustainability, and traceability throughout the supply chain. What are your thoughts on Vietnam's Agri-Food potential? Share your insights in the comments below! #Vietnam #AgriFood #Investment #Asia #Opportunities #WAFL

Rice's cultural and political significance in Indonesia has evolved since the New Order. Decentralization and market dynamics have influenced this evolution. Despite ongoing efforts, Indonesia's reliance on imports raises concerns about self-sufficiency, impacting food and socio-political stability. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gnZqN9ru

Ensuring sufficient food supplies has becoming a challenge in Indonesia as one of the countries with the largest population in the world. According to data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 2022, there were approximately 16.2 million people in Indonesia who still experienced hunger or food insecurity. The Study on Nutritional Status in Indonesia (SSGI) in 2022 also highlighted a high national prevalence of stunting at 21.6%. Therefore, Citi Indonesia and Plan Indonesia launched the Youth-Led Agri-Food to ensure food security in the East Nusa Tenggara region on Friday (1/3/2024). The program will run until 2025 and provide training for 400 young farmers in 25 villages inthe South Central Timor Regency, the majority of whom are women. The Youth-Led Agri-Food program aims to increase food availability and improve the quality of life for local communities, enhancing the capabilities of young farmers to produce healthy agricultural products and addressing the issue of stunting in the Soe region. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gB35dQeN #PlanIndonesia #CitiIndonesia #CitiFoundation #GlobalInnovationChallenge Puni Ayu Anjungsari

🌍 Can Market Openness Help Transition to a Sustainable Agri-food System? 🌱 Indonesia's agricultural sector has been a cornerstone of economic transformation and alleviation, lifting millions from extreme poverty. Yet, the journey forward demands a shift: the same sector that empowers millions now faces severe impacts from #climatechange, unsustainable practices, and inefficiencies across the food #supplychain, threatening livelihoods and food security for many.    As we navigate these challenges, it’s clear—a transition to #sustainable, resilient agriculture is not just necessary; it’s urgent. How can #Indonesia reshape its policies and programs to protect our food systems, empower producers, and meet climate commitments?    To get to know about this topic, join our Co-Founder, Ainu Rofiq, who will be featured in a talk show hosted by the Center for Indonesian Policy Studies titled “Can Market Openness Help Transition to a Sustainable Agri-food System?” Rofiq will participate in a discussion about the current state of Indonesia's agri-food system, the challenges it faces, and the roles of government and private sector intervention. He will also share insights on how market openness can facilitate a transition to a sustainable food system, highlighting the private sector's perspective on enhancing sustainability in Indonesia's agri-food sector.    📅 Tuesday, November 12, 2024  ⌚ 09:30 - 11:30 (GMT+7)  🏢 Auditorium UIN Syarif Hidayatullah, Jakarta 

Amid concerns over food security and the impacts of the El Niño weather phenomenon, Indonesia is facing pivotal challenges in its agricultural sector. As the government bolsters rice reserves and procurement efforts, Indonesian venture capital is increasingly turning its focus towards agrifood tech start-ups. With agriculture and related industries emerging as promising investment opportunities, there's a growing push to innovate and secure the nation's food production capabilities amidst global uncertainties. To find out more, check out https://www.scout.asia/ #Indonesia #ClimateChange #Agriculture #FoodSecurity

Amid concerns over food security and the impacts of the El Niño weather phenomenon, Indonesia is facing pivotal challenges in its agricultural sector. As the government bolsters rice reserves and procurement efforts, Indonesian venture capital is increasingly turning its focus towards agrifood tech start-ups. With agriculture and related industries emerging as promising investment opportunities, there's a growing push to innovate and secure the nation's food production capabilities amidst global uncertainties. To find out more, check out https://www.scout.asia/ #Indonesia #ClimateChange #Agriculture #FoodSecurity

Would next unicorn in Indonesia emerge from Agrifood sector? Well, VCs are increasingly paying attention to agrifood tech start-ups and with agriculture and related industries emerging as promising investment opportunities, there's a growing push to innovate and secure the nation's food production capabilities amidst global uncertainties. To find out more, check out https://www.scout.asia/ #agrifood #agritech #indonesia #vc #startup #climate

✨Celebrating another successful live-training on ASEAN Access LEARN! 🤝Last week, Cambodia together with Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam organised a live training on “Fostering Cross-Border Trade in ASEAN: Market Opportunity in the Agriculture and Food Processing Sector” 🧑💻This training session brought together over 50 participants from all over ASEAN. The training focused on regulatory frameworks, market access strategies, and innovative practices enhancing cross-border trading in the agri-processing sector. 🌞Key takeaways: - Market research is key to market access. - Clear unique selling point is a-must for sustainable branding. - Innovative agricultural technologies in the agri-food processing sector will enhance sustainability and efficiency. - There are lucrative investment opportunities in green packaging, organic farming, agro-tourism, and renewable energy. - Important to educate consumers and raise awareness on sustainable agri-food products and packages. 🤓Missed this training? It will be uploaded on LEARN soon. 👉To be automatically updated on all new free training sessions, please register on ASEAN Access LEARN: https://lnkd.in/dievKpPp and browse all other available trainings . . . . #aseanaccess #ASEAN #aseanaccesslearn #ASEAN #agrifood #agriculture #food #foodprocessing #Cambodia #indonesia #thailand #vietnam #newmarket #marketentry #export #import #InternationalTrade #CrossBorderTrade