Sumatra Economic Acceleration Forum Held in Medan to Boost Regional Growth and Value Addition
Indonesia's central government is holding a forum in Medan to accelerate economic growth in the Sumatra region, focusing on increasing value addition from natural resources, particularly downstream industries for forestry, agriculture, and manufacturing. Despite Sumatra being the second-largest economic contributor, its growth rate lags behind the national average, highlighting regional disparities.
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