Indonesia, Jan. 4 -- Indonesia's Ministry of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions is stepping up efforts to develop flagship micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Jayawijaya District, Papua Highlands, as part of a broader strategy to lift local incomes through value-added production rather than raw commodities.

Irwanto, acting head of operations at the ministry's Directorate for Promotion and Marketing of Village Flagship Products, said in a statement issued in Wamena on Sunday that Jayawijaya has strong potential to grow competitive MSME products, provided producers receive sustained technical and market support.

"Our assessment shows that most communities are active only in upstream cultivation and lack the...