Indonesia targets 10,000 village cooperatives operational soon
Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs and Head of the Red and White Village/Sub-district Cooperative Task Force, Zulkifli Hasan, said members of the task force have been deployed across all provinces to accelerate the establishment and operation of the cooperatives.
"Soon, this August, we will complete approximately 10,000 units. 10,000 village cooperatives will already be operating at least by August," Hasan said at a press conference.
He said that the number would continue to grow. The government has also scheduled visits to various regions in Indonesia to ensure the cooperatives' operational readiness.
Hasan said that the cooperatives will contribute positively to the product supply chain by shortening distribution channels and increasing profits. In addition, they will facilitate community access to essential resources and services, and support local business development.
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