The Key Economic Sector is Agriculture

Center for Sustainable Business Competitiveness (CSBC), Bogor Agricultural University (IPB) in cooperation with the Maastricht School of Management (MSM), the Netherlands held an Indonesia Round Table at IPB International Convention Center (IICC) (25/6). This time the theme is "Sustainable Business Competitiveness in Indonesia Agribusiness". For three years of establishing a partnershipm both have held similar events several times.

"With this meeting we can find an inclusive business strategy in the agricultural sector of Indonesia in order to strengthen competitiveness and sustainability of the sector as the key to the economy," said the Dutch ambassador in his speech. This Indonesia Round Table aims to contribute to enhancing sustainable business activities and investment in Indonesian agricultural sector by iimproving capacity, formulating more concrete investment opportunities and facilitating partnerships.

As a result of such activities previously made, IPB and MSM have developed a course of sustainable business development and facilitated business projects of agricultural commodities such as mangosteen and oil palm, shrimp, livestock development, as well as tourism.

"After much discussion with MSM, we finally initiated cooperation with MSM three years ago. MSM has a strong network and extensive experience in the development of a business management course primarily about sustainable agribusiness. In addition, we need to learn from the experience of the Netherlands, which with its limited area can develop horticulture through technology and innovations," said Rector of Bogor Agricultural University, Prof. Dr.Ir. Herry Suhardiyanto, M.Sc. (Mtd)