Bank Indonesia (BI) Jambi is pushing for the acceleration of food downstreaming to strengthen regional economic resilience. BI Jambi Head Warsono emphasized that the province’s heavy reliance on natural resources makes it vulnerable to global commodity price fluctuations. Developing value-added agricultural products, particularly from palm oil, can enhance economic stability and reduce dependency on raw commodity exports.
To attract investment in food processing industries, infrastructure improvements, including transportation, licensing, and logistics, are essential. Warsono highlighted the need for better roads, toll access, and port facilities to support investors. BI Jambi remains committed to supporting the Astacita government program, aiming to boost agribusiness value chains, job creation, and price stability, ensuring sustainable economic growth for the region.
