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ABOUT INDONESIAN COCOA ASSOCIATION (INCA)
OUR STORY
Indonesian cocoa industry enjoys a number of comparative advantages and opportunities, such as favorable environment and land resources for cocoa production, the potential for further area extension, and most importantly, cocoa is the farmer’s highly preferred crop. At the same time, world cocoa demand continues to increase. Therefore, cocoa sector development has tremendous potential to support programs for farmer’s income and prosperity improvement as well as to boost the national income from cocoa export and industry.
Inspired by the awareness of such potential, on 2nd National Cocoa Trade and Development, November 26-28, 1984 at Surabaya, all Indonesian Cocoa Stakeholders agreed to initiate establishment of an organization, which was later, called as the Indonesian Cocoa Association (INCA) as a media for all cocoa stakeholders. On April 11, 1988, a Committee was appointed to prepare INCA’s establishment. With the supports from cocoa communities and government, especially the Minister of Trade, Dr. J. Soedrajad Djiwandono and Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Sjarifuddin Baharsjah, on February 18, 1989, the Indonesian Cocoa Association (INCA – abbreviated as ASKINDO in Indonesian) was officially established.
Goals of INCA
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To position Indonesian cocoa beans and cocoa-based products in the best position in both domestic and international markets.
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To develop a healthy business climate and foster working relationships among cocoa farmers, producers, industries, services, and trade related to cocoa and its derivatives.
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To assist in enhancing the business capabilities of cocoa stakeholders through training, coaching, and information dissemination.
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To represent cocoa industry players in partnering with the Government and other relevant institutions to enhance the national cocoa sector.
OUR PARTNERS
Indonesian Cocoa Association works closely with a range of local and international partners to achieve our mission. Our partners include cocoa farmers, industries, government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders in the cocoa industry. Together, we are committed to building a sustainable cocoa industry in Indonesia that benefits everyone involved.
