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AFRICAN RURAL AND AGRICULTURAL CREDIT
ASSOCIATION (AFRACA)
In Partnership with
APRACA CONSULTANCY SERVICES (ACS)
Cordially invites nomination to the
INTERNATIONAL STUDY VISIT PROGRAM ON
PROMOTING SMALLHOLDER FARMERS AND MSMEs
ACCESS TO FINANCE
(The Experience of Indonesia)
Jakarta – Bandung – Bali, Indonesia
August 24-31, 2015
APRACA
CONSULTANCY
SERVICES
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ABOUT AFRACA
The African Rural and Agricultural Credit
Association (AFRACA) established in 1977, is a
regional association of sub-Saharan financial
and non-financial institutions involved in
promoting rural and agricultural finance.
AFRACA’s goal is to build a strong and
sustainable regional network of institutions
and agencies that provide opportunities for
learning amongst members and promotes
rural and agricultural finance aimed at
empowering rural and agricultural
communities in the continent.
AFRACA members include Central Banks,
Commercial Banks, Microfinance Institutions,
Farmer Organizations, Agricultural &
Development Banks, Universities and Training
Institutions.
ABOUT ACS
ACS stands for APRACA Consultancy Services.
It is the consulting agency and the extention
arm of Asia-Pacific Rural and Agricultural
Credit Association (APRACA).
Since 1977, APRACA has ispired to work for
rural growth and development, with priority
emphasis on the uplift of rural poor. It has
pursued the promotion of efficient and
effective rural financial systems and
broadened access to rural financial services. It
established among members, a machinery for
systematic interchange of information on
sustainable rural and agricultural financial
services, encouraged inter-country studies,
provided forums to discuss matters of
common interest in the field of rural finance,
and provided training, consultancy, research
and publication services.
RATIONALE
As one of the main pillars in the national
economy development of Indonesia,
agricultural sector is oriented to achieve
certain level of its capacity enabling food
availability, distributed throughout the regions
in the country, and accessible by the people at
an affordable price. In the attempt to fulfill the
national food demand, agricultural sector’s
goals and objectives are directed to achieve
strong food security and maintain food
sovereignty.
Agriculture activities have always inherent
problems and risks. The production risks start
from lack of capital to buy necessary supplies
before planting. Farmers particularly the
marginal ones or smallholders have almost no
access to financial institutions in order to
capitalize their farming and agriculture
activities. Alternatively they are forced to
approach private money lenders which
eventually put more financial burden to bear.
It has been most government efforts in every
developing countries including Indonesia that
farmers should be promoted in any ways to
THE INTERNATIONAL STUDY VISIT PROGRAM ON
PROMOTING SMALLHOLDER FARMERS AND MSMEs ACCESS TO FINANCE
(The Experience of Indonesia)
Jakarta – Bandung – Bali, Indonesia
August 24-31, 2015
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continue develop their farming activities in
order for the country to achieve socio,
economic and political stability.
On the other side, Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises (MSMEs) has played a significant
role in social and economic growth in the
world. In Indonesia, the importance of the
MSMEs is well illustrated in their contributions
on the number of employment, the growing
number of business unit, the investment and
its contribution to national GDP. The data in
2013 shown that the number of employment
of MSMEs was 101.72 million peoples or equal
to 97.3% of the whole workforce in Indonesia.
Total number of MSMEs is 55.2 million or
99.98 % of total existing business unit, and its
contribution to GDP was 57.48%. These
proves that MSMEs have become the
backbone of the national economy.
OBJECTIVES
The program is aimed at exposing the
participants on the overview and information
sharing on the experiences of Indonesia on
policies, roles, regulations, strategies and best
practices in promoting smallholder farmers
and MSMEs.
Further, the program is also aimed to share
with the participants the innovative thinking,
strategic perspectives and related experiences
of selected financial institutions, government
agencies and NGO in Indonesia that helped
improve the capability of agricultural sector
and MSMEs to meet the rapid changes due to
liberalization and globalization.
SCHEDULE AND VENUE
The program will be held in Jakarta, Bandung,
and Bali, Indonesia on August 24-31, 2015 (8
days, excluding the date of arrival and
departure to/from Indonesia).
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The programme is suited for bank and finance
executives and senior bank officers and
managers who are interested in enhancing
their know-how on the best practices,
innovations and emerging trends in promoting
and financing smallholder farmers and MSMEs.
PROGRAMME FEE
The cost of the programme is only for a fee of
US$ 2000 per participant which includes
meals (lunches and snacks during the
programs, and some dinners), local transfers
(airport reception and send-off, one-way
domestic air ticket from Bandung to Bali, field
visits and city-tour), facilitator’s fee, cultural
exposure, entrance fees, training venue,
program materials and supplies, and other
administrative requirements.
The fee does not include the international
round trip air ticket, cost of hotel
accommodation, and other incidental
expenses. These will be for the account of the
nominating institution.
The programme fee should be paid through
bank transfer to the following account details:
Account Name/beneficiary:
Yayasan Konsultasi APRACA
Account No:
0206-02-000048-30-1
Depository Bank
Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI),
KCK – Special Branch
Swift Code:
BRINIDJA206
USD SSI:
2000191071661
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SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
A.M. P.M.
Sun, 23 Aug
Meet and greet participants at Soekarno-Hatta Int’l Airport, Jakarta
Check-in hotel Akmani, Jakarta
[evening] Welcome dinner, program opening, briefing about Indonesia and topic of the program
Mon, 24 Aug
Visit Ministry of Agriculture for meeting on
goverment’s policy and programs in promoting
smallholder farmers
Visit Bank Indonesia (the central bank) for
meeting on the role and policies of central bank in
promoting agricultural sector and MSMEs
Tue, 25 Aug
Visit Indonesian Agribusiness Society (IAS) for
meeting on the role of IAS in enhancing and
promoting smallholder farmers.
Field visit to the selected Agro-Processing Industry
for a closer look the best practices on Agro-
Production and Processing
Wed, 26 Aug
Check-out hotel Akmani, Jakarta
Visit Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) for meeting
on its strategy in financing agricultural sector
and MSMEs
Field visit to BRI Unit for a closer look on the
microbanking activities of BRI
Travel to Bandung
Check-in hotel Promenade, Bandung
Thu, 27 Aug
Visit the Office of Cooperatives, MSMEs, Industry
and Trade of Bandung city for meeting on the policy
of local goverment in promoting MSMEs
Field visit to the selected SME Industrial
Centers.
Bandung cultural show
[evening] Dinner
Fri, 28 Aug Check-out hotel Promenade, Bandung
Bandung city tour
Travel to Bali
Check-in hotel Bali Rani, Bali
Sat, 29 Aug Bali city tour
Sun, 30 Aug Free program (leisure)
Mon, 31 Aug
Visit Bank Bali (the Regional Development Bank
owned by local government of Bali province) for
meeting on its programs in promoting and financing
smallholder farmers and MSMEs
Field visit to the client(s) of Bank Bali
[evening] Program closing and Farewell
dinner
Tue, 1 Sep Check-out hotel Bali Rani, Bali
Departure of participants to home countries
*) The schedule of activities can be changed or revised as needed.
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HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
ACS encourages all the participants to board
at the following hotels:
1. Hotel Akmani, Jakarta
Website: www.akmanihotel.com
The room rate is Rp. 950,000, or
approximately at US$ 73.00
2. Hotel Promenade, Bandung
Website: www.hotelpromenade.co.id
The room rate is Rp. 700,000, or
approximately at US$ 54.00
3. Hotel Bali Rani, Bali
Website: www.baliranihotel.com
The room rate is Rp. 850,000, or
approximately at US$ 65.00
All the above rates are inclusive of breakfast
for single occupancy.
TRAVEL AND AIRPORT RECEPTION
Since the programme opening and welcome
dinner will be held on Sunday evening of
August 23, 2015, then the participants are
expected to arrive in Jakarta, Indonesia on
Sunday, August 23, 2015 berfore 16:00
local time. Those who are not able to arrive in
Jakarta on Sunday, August 23, 2015 before
16:00, is expected to arrive in Jakarta one
day earlier.
All participants will be met by the host at the
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Jakarta
upon arrival. A representative of the host will
be holding a placard with the name of
participant written on it for easy identification.
Therefore, the flight details are requested to
be sent in advance.
Since the program will end in Bali, thus all
participants are requested to arrange their
return flight from Bali to respective countries.
PASSPORT AND VISA
All participants must have passport, which
must be valid for at least six months prior to
arrival in Indonesia. The participant is
requested to contact the nearest Indonesian
General Consulate or Embassy for visa
requirements. Formal invitations will be sent
by the host upon confirmation of participants’
names.
Passport holders of ASEAN member countries
do not need a visa to enter Indonesia; they
will receive an entry stamp upon arrival at
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Jakarta.
TRAVEL AND MEDICAL INSURANCE
The host will not be responsible for travel and
medical cover during the travel and program
time and the respective institution must
ensure all insurance arrangements are done in
accordance to their existing policies.
THE CURRENCY AND FOREIGN
EXCHANGE
The Indonesian currency is known as “Rupiah”
or Rp. Coin denominations are 25, 50, 100,
500 and 1,000 Rupiah. Bank notes and
traveler’s checks can be converted into
Indonesian Rupiah at foreign ex-change banks
and other authorized money changers.
The exchange rate is subject to fluctuations.
The exchange rate as of March 2015 is
Rp.13,000 for US$1. To make convenience, it
is advised to bring US Dollar in cash. All USD
should be neat and nice. USD folded,
stamped, soil or crumpled will sometimes
reduce its exchange rate.
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ELECTRICITY
Electricity in Indonesia is 220 volts AC and 50
Hz cycle power. The two circular holes is an
electrical outlet that is most widely used in
Indonesia (see the example plugs/outlets).
Please check if your electronic devices need a
converter or adapter unit.
CLIMATE
The weather in Jakarta, Bandung, and Bali are
typical of tropical climates. Jakarta and Bali
temperature ranges from 26oC - 30oC with the
humidity around 79%. Meanwhile Bandung is
located in the highlands, so that the climate is
cooler.
Reservations and Nominations
To fully arrange for this program, kindly submit
the typewritten nomination form and send to
the contact person below:
Mr. Agus Gunawan
Managing Director
APRACA Consultancy Services (ACS)
3rd Floor, YPPI Building
Jl. Catur No.3 - Prof. Soepomo, Pancoran,
Jakarta 12870, INDONESIA
Tel: (62-21) 83788613
Mobile: +62818763361
Email: [email protected];
And cc to:
Ms. Caroll Bakang
Bilingual Corporate Affairs Manager
AFRACA Secretariat
Kenya School of Monetary Studies (KSMS)
Off Thika Super Highway, Nooridin Road
Nairobi, KENYA
Tel: +254 20 2715991, +254 20 2717911
Email: [email protected];
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JAKARTA
Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia. Jakarta
whose population has grown approaching to 10
million people is one of the cities in Asia which is
much often talked about with the certain reasons.
Jakarta has extraordinarily developed and would
be at the forefront in Asia over the next few
decades. Jakarta is unique with its status as the
capital city of Indonesia and the center of the city
administration. Jakarta is also a center of social,
cultural and health activities. Jakarta is the
prominent gateway of Indonesia. As of its
geographical condition, land, air and sea
transportations are also available.
Based on its territory and number of population,
Jakarta stands a province equal to the other
provinces in Indonesia. As a province Jakarta is led
by a governor who is held to take direct
responsibility to the president of the Republic of
Indonesia through the minister of home affairs.
With the double status as province and capital city
of Indonesia, Jakarta has got the status of the local
capital city of provincial administration.
No doubt that Jakarta is the main center of
Indonesian economy. Either national or
international investors are interested in
participating in the Indonesian economy activities.
The central government recently has determined a
set of policy in order to trigger the growth of the
Jakarta economy, to perfect the export and
investment rules and to simplify the banking rule.
The government fully supports the private sectors
such as the financial support for social and cultural
activities. Therefore the private sectors play an
important role in the national government.
BANDUNG
Bandung, the capital of West Java Province is an
Indonesian major city. Well-connected with
Jakarta through the remarkably Cipularang
highway, Bandung has attracted a fast growing
number of tourist and travelers especially during
weekend and national holidays.
Bandung is about 180 KM from Jakarta, it is
situated on a plateau in the beautiful
Parahayangan Mountains, Bandung's pleasant
climate and lush surroundings have offered an
escape from the heat of the lowlands since the
mid 19th century when it was the heart of the
region's most prosperous plantation area. Host to
the historic Asia Africa conference in 1955,
Bandung is now a center of higher education,
commerce and aircraft industry, which despite its
modern amenities still retains much of its colonial
era charm.
Bandung is also renowned for its shopping,
particularly for shoes, textiles, clothing and
denims, which are found in the colorful Jeans
street. Easily reached from Jakarta by train, road
or air. Bandung, with its cool mountain air is a
popular second stop for those visiting the national
capital and an essential stay-over for traveler’s
route through Java.
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BALI, the island of the gods
The island of Bali in Indonesia is year after
year voted by the readers of all major travel
magazines as one of the most enchanting
travel and holiday destination in the whole
world.
Bali is a land that seems to have a magnet at
its very heart. It is a feeling that is difficult to
understand unless experienced but once
visited you are surely compelled to come back
and you may even want to stay forever, such
is its pull. Maybe its Bali’s beauty, maybe the
friendly people, or maybe even the influence
from spirits that certainly abide in this place.
Bali goes under many names. Some call it the
“island of the gods”, others Shangri-La. The
“last paradise”, the “dawning of the world” and
the “centre of the universe” are yet more
names for this truly beautiful tropical island
inhabited by a remarkably artistic people who
have created a dynamic society with unique
arts and ceremonies.
Daily life on Bali is culturally linked to
satisfying and appeasing the gods, spirits and
demons in the midst of breathtaking
panoramas of cultivated rice terraces,
impressive volcanoes and pristine beaches.
Bali’s main volcano, Gunung Agung, is still
active and sometimes explosive and is
considered sacred among local people as it is
believed to be the centre of the universe.
Lying just 8o south of the Equator, Bali can
boast a tropical climate with just two seasons
a year and an average temperature of around
28o Celsius. It has a whole range of different
environments and activities for the tourist,
many of which are covered in these
homepages.
Economically and culturally, Bali is one of the
most important islands of Indonesia. Rice is
grown on irrigated, terraced hillsides; other
crops include sugar cane, coffee, copra,
tobacco, fruits and vegetables. Cattle and
hogs are also raised. The Balinese are skilled
artisans, particularly in woodcarving and in
fashioning objects of tortoiseshell and of gold,
silver and other metals. The Balinese are
noted for their traditional dance, the distinctive
music of the gamelan and for their skills in
weaving cloth of gold and silver threads,
Songket, as well as for embroidering silk and
cotton clothing.
Bali of today is one of the thirty four provinces
of the Republic of Indonesia, divided
administratively between eight districts that
take their names and boundaries from the
island’s old Hindu kingdoms.