APPEMI Ready to Become BGN's Strategic Partner

The Association of Indonesian MBG Managers, Professionals, and Ecosystem (APPEMI) was officially established on Friday (19/6) at Jalan Kramat Raya Number 27-J, Central Jakarta. DPP APPEMI Chairman Akhmad Syarbini clearly outlined the organisation’s philosophical direction as enshrined in APPEMI’s Articles of Association and Bylaws (AD/ART).

“APPEMI’s primary vision is to build an ecosystem of managers, professionals, food suppliers, and processed MSMEs that is sovereign, globally competitive, and equitable. In accordance with the AD/ART mandate, our sacred mission is to integrate all managers, professionals, and the potential of local entrepreneurs, as well as to guarantee quality standardisation of supply, and to become an inclusive bridge connecting upstream to downstream for the realisation of national food security,” Akhmad Syarbini asserted.

As an executive at the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), Abi—his nickname—also placed strong emphasis on APPEMI’s fundamental advocacy function under Kadin’s umbrella. “APPEMI was born to ensure that the interests of managers, business actors, and regional suppliers are protected. We will carry out the advocacy function with total commitment so that emerging regulations favour the sustainability of our members’ businesses,” he added.

On the other hand, he continued, as a foremost partner of the government, APPEMI remains critical and fully committed to mobilising all resources to ensure the success of national strategic programmes, particularly those orchestrated by the National Nutrition Agency (BGN).

Regarding the latest regulatory and policy dynamics, Abi also offered an important note and hope to the new leadership of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN). He reminded the new BGN head not to forget the track record and early history of the establishment of the Nutrition Fulfilment Service Units (SPPG).

“During those pioneering times, finding investor partners who believed in this ecosystem was extremely difficult. That blood-sweat-and-tears struggle must be respected by continuing to embrace the local partners who have been committed from the very beginning. BGN and food security cannot be separated from the role of entrepreneurs who dared to take risks in the early days,” Abi remarked.