Indonesia Aims to Master Waste-to-Energy Tech, Emphasizing Local Expertise
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Indonesia Aims to Master Waste-to-Energy Tech, Emphasizing Local Expertise

Indonesia's Minister of Transmigration, after observing China's waste-to-energy technology, stressed the importance of local mastery and human resource development over mere technology acquisition. The minister is considering implementation in Batam and advocates for international cooperation that includes technology transfer.

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