Indonesia’s Ministry of Transmigration is accelerating efforts to position products from transmigration zones as competitive exports for the global market. Deputy Minister Viva Yoga Mauladi emphasized that transmigration areas have evolved beyond resettlement sites into productive economic centers with strong export potential. With more than 1,500 villages, hundreds of sub-districts, and over 100 regencies formed through the program, these regions now play a strategic role in regional development, governance, and economic growth across the country.
To strengthen farmers’ market access, the Ministry is partnering with private off-takers to ensure purchase certainty and stable income. In Mesuji, key commodities such as melons, bananas, and cassava are being linked directly to major retail networks, enabling higher value and wider distribution. Looking ahead, the government is encouraging downstream industrial development by attracting investors to build processing facilities within transmigration zones. This approach is expected to generate sustainable economic benefits, enhance local productivity, and support Mesuji’s transformation into a modern agricultural and economic hub through continued infrastructure and public facility improvements.
