Overall Objective

To contribute to a sustainable and traceable palm oil value chain in Kotawaringin Barat district Central Kalimantan and palm oil smallholder farmers are able to continuously invest in sustainability through a cooperative business model. 

Specific Objectives

• Smallholder farmers practice sustainability and traceability in accordance with ISPO and ISPO standards. 

• The secondary palm oil cooperative KSMJ adopts sustainability and traceability in its cooperative business and has strengthened its position in the value chain. 

• Kotawaringin Barat’s district level policies align with sustainability and traceability standards.

Key Outputs

Output 1.1: Smallholder farmers have increased knowledge and technical capacity on sustainability and traceability practices in palm oil cultivation. 

Output 1.2: Smallholder farmers are able to apply for ISPO and RSPO certification. 

Output 2.1: The secondary palm oil cooperative KSMJ has improved its governance. 

Output 2.2: KSMJ is able to improve their operational procedures in accordance with sustainability and traceability standards. 

Output 2.3: KSMJ has the capacity to gain and maintain access to markets and value chain support actors. 

Output 2.4: KSMJ has the capacity to influence policymakers and other relevant stakeholders. 

Output 3.1: District government officials have increased awareness and skills on sustainability and traceability policy gaps and systems.

Implementing Partners:

• Stichting Agriterra (coordinator)
• Yayasan Fortasbi Indonesia

Location: Central Kalimantan, Indonesia