IPB Supports the Development of South Buton Regency Friday, April 17, 2015 http://news.ipb.ac.id Posted by admin on 20 April 2015 Bogor Agricultural University (IPB) Prof. Dr Herry Suhardiyanto and the Regent of South Buton, Southeast Sulawesi, Drs. Laode Mustari, M.Si signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Thursday (16/2), in the Rector Meeting Room, Dramaga Campus of IPB Bogor. Attending this occasion were among others Director of Cooperation and International Programs (KSPI) of IPB Dr. Edy Hartulistiyoso, Secretariat Bureau Chief Rector Dr. Yonvitner and officials of South Buton Government On this occasion, Rector expressed IPB willingness to cooperate in the regional development of South Buton. "This is a form of IPB's readiness to support the regional development of South Buton in agriculture in the broad sense. We believe that South Buton has all the potential of agriculture and tourism for further development,"said rector. PB hopes that with the support given, South Buton can develop its potential for the sake of community-based welfare. "We are also ready to accept the best students from South Buton to continue studies in IPB so that they will return to Buton and develop the region with the knowledge acquired from the university," he said. Meanwhile, the Regent of South Buton said, "Cooperation with IPB can be a starting point of Buton regional development primarily through research and development". Both sides hope that this MoU can be followed up through the cooperation agreement so that it would be significantly beneficial for South Buton. Both IPB and South Buton Government agree that agriculture has a strong dimension for development. Therefore, efforts are required to achieve the region independence so that the innovations made the academicians can benefit the wider community, particularly farmers. (Mtd) .