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ITFC and SCOPI Conduct Training to Enhance Capacity of Coffee Extension Workers in Indonesia
Karo, Indonesia - June 16, 2023 - The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), together with the Sustainable Coffee Platform of Indonesia (SCOPI), successfully organized a comprehensive training program on the utilization of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tools and business proposal development for coffee extension workers, also known as Master Trainers (MTs), in Indonesia. The training workshop, held from June 16 to June 18, 2023, marked a significant milestone in the Master Trainer Upgrade (MUG) Program under the Indonesia Coffee Export Development Program initiated within the ITFC’s Integrated Trade Solutions (ITS) framework led by the Trade and Business Development (T&BD) Department in 2021.
The training brought together 30 active SCOPI Master Trainers from Aceh, North Sumatra, Jambi, and South Sulawesi regions in Indonesia with a primary objective to enhance the MTs' capacity in utilizing M&E tools to effectively report, evaluate achievements, and monitor the adoption of sustainable coffee practices among farmers. Additionally, the training included special sessions on business proposal development aimed to equip MTs with the skills necessary to develop compelling business proposals, enabling them to establish viable enterprises within the coffee sector. Overall, the training is expected to contribute to improve coffee production in inclusive and sustainable way in Indonesia.
Esteemed guests including Mr. Richard Atmadja, the SCOPI Executive Board Chairman, who emphasized the importance of monitoring and evaluation training. The aim is to enhance the farmer assistance activities conducted by MTs, transforming them into an informative database that brings broader benefits to all parties involved. Moreover, the MTs will receive guidance on creating business proposals, enabling them to establish and operate a profitable business in the coffee sector. This will contribute to the MTs’ financial sustainability in fulfilling their responsibilities.
Mr. Nasser Al-Thekair, General Manager of Trade and Business Development at ITFC, delivered a virtual speech highlighting the significance of the two trainings.
“As a result of this training, our Master Trainers will gain valuable insights and learn practical techniques to enhance their monitoring and evaluation practices, ultimately leading to improved outcomes for coffee farmers and the industry as a whole. Equally important is the development of business proposals that are innovative, robust, and financially viable. With a focus on business proposal development, we are empowering our Master Trainers to think creatively, identify new opportunities, and forge sustainable partnerships that will contribute to the sustainable growth and competitiveness of the coffee industry.”
Furthermore, Mrs. Cory Sriwaty Sebayang, Regent of Karo, represented by Mr. Metehsa Purba, the Head of the Karo Agriculture Office, highlighted the substantial rise in demand for Karo Coffee. This increase can be attributed to the growth of the coffee market on both national and global scales. Additionally, Mrs. Sebayang emphasized that Karo coffee possesses unique characteristics as the Karo region is situated between two active volcanoes. Through this training, the Karo government hopes to increase coffee farmers' adoption of GAP and Post-Harvest and open up the widest possible opportunities for marketing Indonesian coffee.
As part of the MUG program, SCOPI and ITFC reaffirm their commitment to supporting the sustainable improvement of Indonesia's coffee productivity and exports by enhancing the competence of Master Trainers. The collaboration with stakeholders remains a key focus, as it enables the wider impact of the program and paves the way for a prosperous future for Indonesian coffee farmers.
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