Papua, British Embassy partner on sustainable cocoa development

“The sustainable cocoa roadmap serves as a guideline for developing the cocoa sector while taking into account productivity, farmers’ welfare, economic opportunities, and environmental sustainability,” Papua Vice Governor Aryoko Rumaropen said following the launch.

He emphasized that cocoa development must deliver tangible benefits to local communities, particularly farmers who serve as the backbone of the sector.

“Collaboration among the government, the community, farmers, and development partners is absolutely essential to ensure cocoa development proceeds in a sustainable manner,” he added.

British Ambassador to Indonesia Dominic Jermey said the roadmap represents a crucial step toward building a more sustainable and resilient cocoa sector in Papua, while simultaneously improving farmers’ welfare and creating economic opportunities for local communities.

“It is an honor for me to make my first official visit to Papua and witness firsthand the extraordinary potential of the Papuan people,” Jermey said.

He lauded the Papua provincial government for charting the strategic direction of the region’s agricultural sector through the newly introduced roadmap.

“We strongly support this initiative through the Papua Cocoa Diversification and Agroforestry Approach (CARE) program, which encourages increased agricultural productivity and the adoption of sustainable cocoa practices,” the ambassador noted.

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Translator: Qadri Pratiwi, Uyu Liman