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Under the authority of the French Embassy and the Indonesian Ministry of Planning (Bappenas), and in cooperation with other Indonesian ministries, ºÚÁÏÍø911 ensures scientific and technical coordination, alongside Indonesian partners such as the Agricultural Modernization Agency (BRMP), the Indonesian Coffee and Cocoa Institute (ICCRI), the Stiper Agricultural Institute (NSTIPER), as well as private stakeholders (Bean to Bar Chocolate Association Indonesia, JIKA chocolates), associations, and cooperatives. 

A structuring and innovative project, IndoKAKAO has three objectives: 

The creation of a Technical Centre for Sustainable Cocoa Agriculture, with pilot initiatives in Java and Sulawesi. The centre will offer:

• advisory services and technical training for 480 sector managers and will benefit nearly 20 000 producers through the outreach efforts of PNM; 
• access to microcredit through PT Permodalan Nasional Mandiri (PNM), enabling investment in inputs and equipment; 
• Innovative educational design (educational farms, online training, mobile applications). 

Improving the Indonesian cocoa value chain by strengthening its quality and exportability through: 

• Disseminating good postharvest practices (fermentation, drying); 
• Establishing certifications (organic, fair trade, geographical indication);
• Commercial partnerships with international chocolatiers; 
• Training professionals in organoleptic analysis to promote taste and terroir. 

Strengthening resilience and ecological sustainability by introducing agroforestry practices and reforestation initiatives to protect biodiversity and soils, in order to develop: 

• Cocoa varieties more resistant to disease and climate change;
• Early warning systems (drought, floods); 
• "Zero imported deforestation" cocoa production, in line with European standards. 

The IndoKAKAO project will focus on social inclusion, particularly targeting young people and women: 50% of the direct beneficiaries will be women, trained in leadership and cooperative management. 
Specific support will be provided as part of the project to young smallholders, the new drivers of agricultural innovation in Indonesia. 
Finally, access to financing will be facilitated for young people, thanks to the partnership with PNM, of which they represent 99% of the clients.