Strengthening Local Economies for Sustainable Growth

Through the productive use of idle land, fisheries development, and MSME empowerment, the Real Economy Pillar supports household income growth and reduces economic disparity across regions.

1. Problem & Solution

Challenges We Face

Our programs focus on addressing key community challenges to improve quality of life and create equal opportunities for sustainable development.

Number	Challenges
1	Income disparity/social jealousy between migrant and local communities
2	Limited utilization of natural resources, including many idle lands that remain unmanaged
3	Low quality of human resources in business management

Transforming Challenges into Opportunities

Improving local human resource quality through scholarship access, vocational training, and providing better educational facilities, so that young generations can compete and become drivers of development.

“As an effort to break the poverty cycle”

2. 2024 Real Economy Pillar Achievements

Rumpon Units in Marine Fisheries	967
Hectares of Idle Land Utilized	81.7 Ha
Beneficiaries (2024)	953
Beneficiaries (2018-2024)	1154

3. Real Economic Pillar Milestones

A timeline highlighting major achievements and progress made in this pillar year by year.

Image	Years	Poin-Poin
	2018-2021	Development of organic rice and utilization of organic waste for liquid organic fertilizer. Training in freshwater fish farming, mushroom cultivation, village chicken raising, and food processing industries. Continuity of organic rice production and aquaculture/livestock farming. Development of seedling businesses (572,000 seedlings) and utilization of compost in reclaimed land.
	2022	Development of industrial-scale fish and poultry feed production (1,200 tons/year) – establishment of a feed factory.Development of fish aggregating devices in Bunati and Angsana, 406 units.Expansion of agricultural business scale.Development of livestock farming in Ring 1 villages.Offline marketing at 30 locations & Online Digital Marketing.
	2023	All Ring 1 villages of PT BIB will become centers according to their respective clusters (Agriculture, Fisheries, Livestock, and Home Industry). Cooperatives will serve as the marketing hub for the products developed .

4. Real Story From the Field

A visual collection showcasing real moments and activities that reflect the impact of this pillar.