Boalemo – Meeting of the parties March 7, 2017, facilitated by Head of BAPPEDA Kab. Boalemo. Attended by all related SKPD and Provincial Government. In addition to meeting the parties in Boalemo District, also obtained sharing lessons on the PELD (Local Regional Economic Development) Forum and Master Plan.

Some of the things that can be gleaned from the discussion are that the PELD Forum is successful enough to contribute to the increase of corn production (even over production), but the amount of labor absorption and the increase of the income of the poor is unchanged, the over-production lovers are corn traders and entrepreneurs. This is a challenge for NSLIC.

On the other hand, some banks have the greatest interest in channeling KUR (People’s Business Credit) funds and are eager for their involvement in MSF to share information and mutual support cooperation. The regional policies related to trade and policies that support the improvement of value-added superior products of MSME and Cooperation need to be a major concern in reducing poverty and expanding employment through strengthening PELD on the priority of regional.