Plantation Human Resources Development

Legal Basis

This program is based on several key regulations, including:

• Presidential Regulation No. 132 of 2024 – Establishes that BPDPKS funds can be used to enhance human resource capacity in the plantation sector through various forms of education, training, and mentoring.
• Minister of Finance Regulation No. 49/PMK.05/2018 – Regulates the procedures for utilizing BPDPKS funds for human resource development programs in the plantation sector.
• BPDPKS President Director Regulation No. 5 of 2021 – Determines the funding mechanism for training and education programs in the plantation sector.
• Director General of Plantations Decree No. 320/Kpts/KB.410/2020 – Provides technical guidelines for human resource development in the palm oil plantation industry.

Program Objectives

This program is designed to:

• Enhance Human Resource Competence: Provide technical and managerial training for plantation workers to improve professionalism and productivity.
• Support Industry Sustainability: Encourage the implementation of sustainable plantation practices through education and certification.
• Strengthen Global Competitiveness: Prepare plantation sector workers to compete internationally with skills and expertise that meet global standards.

Scope of the Program

The Human Resource Development Program for the plantation sector covers several key aspects:

Education and Technical Training

• Improving skills in oil palm cultivation, fertilization, pruning, and harvesting techniques.
• Plantation management training for farmers and small-scale palm oil entrepreneurs.
• Certification for plantation workers to meet industry and global market standards.

Extension Services and Mentoring

• Technical and managerial assistance for farmers to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Education on sustainable and environmentally friendly plantation practices.

Scholarship Program and Academic Collaboration

• Providing scholarships for students or plantation workers to enhance academic qualifications in the plantation sector.
• Collaborating with universities and research institutions to strengthen industry-based education.

Farmer Institutional Strengthening

• Training for farmer groups and cooperatives to manage plantation businesses professionally.
• Providing mentoring and business incubation programs for entrepreneurs in the plantation sector.

Program Participation Mechanism

To participate in the BPDP-supported plantation human resource development program, the following steps must be taken:

1. Proposal Submission or Registration
   • Farmer groups, cooperatives, educational institutions, or eligible individuals can submit proposals or register with BPDP according to the available training or program.
2. Evaluation and Selection
   • BPDP, along with expert teams and relevant institutions, will conduct selection based on predetermined criteria, such as program relevance to the plantation industry and potential impact.
3. Program Beneficiary Determination
   • Selected participants or institutions will be designated as beneficiaries, and BPDP will establish cooperation agreements for program implementation.
4. Program Implementation
   • The program is conducted through various methods such as direct training, online courses, comparative studies, or academic collaborations.
5. Monitoring and Evaluation
   • BPDP oversees the program's effectiveness to ensure improvements in the quality of plantation human resources align with established targets