The head of the NTB Trade Office, Lalu Wiranata, said the program is an effort to increase local human resource capacity, as well as encourage the villages to develop independent export capabilities.
"We have begun initial activities in May to June 2026," Wiranata said in Mataram on Monday.
He explained the export village concept aims to strengthen downstream product processing to add value before being marketed abroad, eliminating the need for villages to produce raw materials.
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One of the export villages being prepared is Sembalun in East Lombok District, which produces Arabica coffee beans. Sembalun is being encouraged to create various coffee beans derivative products ready for international sale.
"We are encouraging the village to produce finished products. The coffee is processed downstream and then we connect with buyers," Wiranata added.
In the early phase, the NTB Trade Office is partnering with consultants from outside the region to provide guidance for communities and businesses in developing superior commodities to penetrate the export market.
Wiranata hopes the export village programme will produce skilled exporters capable of boosting sales of superior commodities and fostering village independence in the international trade chain.
"We're seeking external assistance initially. But once we can provide the necessary assistance ourselves, we'll use our own resources," he concluded.
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