Khoiriyatun Widyastuti, a master student from Agribusiness Master Program Universitas Diponegoro attended Agribusiness Masterclass in Bali for 24-30 September 2023. This activity aimed to develop capabilities in inclusive agribusiness research, leadership and collaboration with selected researchers, policy makers and private sector managers in Indonesia.

The agribusiness masterclass has been a long-running ACIAR program that aims to build market and value chain research capacity in-country.

By harnessing regional agribusiness masterclass expertise and building on outcomes of agribusiness projects in Indonesia, the project develops capabilities in inclusive agribusiness research, leadership and collaboration with selected researchers, policy makers and private sector managers associated with agriculture sector and ACIAR agribusiness research and innovation in Indonesia.

Project outcomes

  • Developing and delivering short-course training in key agribusiness research, management and leadership concepts for student, lecturer, private sector and NGO;
  • Adapting the Agribusiness Master Class, including new modules, content and case studies to suit the learning needs and contexts in Indonesia.
  • Delivering and evaluating the Agribusiness master class with a focus on analytical capability to identify opportunities and partners for inclusive agribusiness-led development in value chains in Indonesia.