To develop network with external stakeholders, Bogor Agricultural University (IPB) has established partnership with Artha Graha Peduli Foundation. The signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the IPB and the Artha Graha Peduli Foundation was carried out at the Meeting Room Dramaga of Rector, Dramaga Campus, Bogor, on Thursday, 18 June 2015. Presented in the meeting were Rector of IPB, Prof. Dr Herry Suhardiyanto, Vice-Rector for Facilities and Business, Dr. Arif Imam Suroso, Vice-Rector for Research and Cooperation, Dr. Anas Miftah Fauzi, Director of Cooperation and International Programs of IPB, Dr.Edy Hartulistiyoso, Deputy Head of the Institute of Research and Community Empowerment of IPB (LPPM IPB), Dr Hartayo, and a number of other IPB officials.
Rector in his remarks stated, "From now on, we expect to do the follow-up actions to carry out programs activities useful for the community, however, we must seriously address the food sovereignty issue which is differ from other countries. Therefore, we have to help ourself first in order to help others, one of the best method is establishing such partnership".
Chief Executive as well as the Secretary General of the Artha Graha Peduli Foundation, Mr. Indra S. Budianto and Ms. Respectively, delighted to welcome the partnership program established by IPB and the Foundation. As stated by Mr. Budianto that Artha Graha Peduli Foundation as well as IPB have similar mission to share with the public. "We hope, the implementation of cooperation in this Ramadan will be the blessing for all us. We are very proud to have partnerships with the IPB, the best quality agricultural educational institutions with prestigious historical background. IPB has produced good quality graduates with diverse expertise, therefore we do not hesitate to cooperate this university, "he said. (Wied)
