Ronnie Natawidjaja

Center for Sustainable Food Studies, Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia

Member of the Board of Directors

I'm really happy to get the opportunity to join the International Board of Rikolto. For me this is a new experience since I am normally more involved in scientific committees and networking.

I feel connected with Rikolto because it is one of the few organisations I know that really put farmers at the centre of their work and believes that farmers can compete in the globalised market. I have personally experienced some good examples of Rikolto’s work in its programme in Indonesia.

I have recently been asked by my university to build a vocational training centre to connect the theory and the practice of agriculture value chain development. Through my connection with Rikolto, I can make this centre even more relevant, focusing on promoting applied research that directly benefits smallholder farmers.

What I can offer to Rikolto is my wide experience in the rice and food sectors in Southeast Asia and my network with centre of excellence in training, research, and education.