Industrial awards presented

Industrial awards presented

JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto presented yesterday the
Upakarti industrial awards to 44 businessmen and companies from
14 provinces who have contributed greatly to the development of
small firms, cooperatives and craftsmen.

The Upakarti awards are presented annually to businessmen and
firms who are assessed by an industry ministry-led team as
greatly helpful in developing small enterprises and cooperatives
through various forms of assistance and business linkages.

On the occasion President Soeharto reemphasized the importance
of developing mutually beneficial linkages between small and big
businesses. (vin)