Gorontalo, 26 October 2024 – With effort to enhance the tourism in Gorontalo, PT Indonesia Infrastructure Finance (“IIF”) in collaboration with the Gorontalo Provincial Government has provided Plankton Attractor as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”). This initiative involves the construction of Plankton Attractors, which are designed to support the whale shark attractions in Botubarani Village, located in Bone Bolango Regency.
The ceremony of this CSR activity is attended by IIF’s Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Mohammad Ramadhan Harahap/ Idhan, where Idhan symbolically handed over the Plankton Attractors to the Acting Governor Rudy Salahuddin, witnessed by the Gorontalo Provincial Government as a collaborative effort. This ceremony underscores the commitment of both IIF and the provincial government to foster sustainable tourism and environmental conservation.
The Botubarani whale shark destination is recognized as one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Gorontalo Province. The newly constructed Plankton Attractors will serve as vital food sources for whale sharks, as these gentle giants thrive on abundant plankton. By increasing plankton populations in the area, these attractors are expected not only to enhance the local ecosystem but also to draw more whale sharks to the waters of Botubarani, thereby enriching the visitor experience.
Idhan emphasized that this CSR initiative reflects IIF’s commitment in maintaining biodiversity conservation. Additionally, this program aims to enhance economic development in Gorontalo. An increase in visitors attracted by whale sharks can stimulate local economic growth, leading to higher incomes for communities involved in tourism, fisheries, and small and medium enterprises (SMEs).”
Acting Governor Rudy Salahuddin expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the CSR support provided by IIF. He remarked, “This assistance is a tangible example of effective synergy between the government and private sector in regional development. We hope that this collaboration will inspire others to contribute to the development of tourism potential in Gorontalo.” His comments highlight the importance of partnerships in achieving sustainable tourism goals.
The provision of CSR support for the Plankton Attractor exemplifies a successful collaboration between the public and private sectors, specifically IIF and the Gorontalo Provincial Government. It is anticipated that the Botubarani Whale Shark site will prosper and become a renowned Indonesian tourist attraction, yielding economic benefits for the local community while contributing to environmental preservation and marine biodiversity.
PT Indonesia Infrastructure Finance
PT Indonesia Infrastructure Finance (“IIF”) is a private non-bank financial institution, which is engaged in infrastructure financing and advisory services that are professionally managed and focused on commercially viable infrastructure projects. IIF was established on 15 January 2010 at the initiative of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia – Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia together with the World Bank Group, Asian Development Bank (ADB) and other multilateral institutions.
In its operations, IIF applies best practices based on international standards in providing credit, risk management, good corporate governance, and social and environmental protection standards to ensure the sustainability of infrastructure development in Indonesia.
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