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http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/opinion/editorial-sby-draws-nations-gaze-to-ntt-in-need/551311 Editorial: SBY Draws Nation’s Gaze to NTT in Need October 20, 201 President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s visit to East Nusa Tenggara could be the start of a new push east for Indonesia, an undertaking that has long been coming. One of the poorest regions in the country, the province known as NTT desperately needs investment and progress. It needs new infrastructure, schools, hospitals, factories and most importantly, entrepreneurs and well-paying jobs. The president’s trip to Flores for the centennial celebration of the Catholic Church in Ruteng, Manggarai district, will go a long way toward fostering tolerance and closer ties among the country’s diverse ethnic communities. That in itself should be applauded, as it will strengthen the social bonds that hold this country together. But as Christian Rotok, the district head of Manggarai, said at the centennial festivities, the president’s visit brings greater attention to the region and, over time, will hopefully promote economic development. NTT is rich in mineral resources such as iron ore, gold, copper, tin and coal, but it is developmentally poor. It has some of the most beautiful areas in the archipelago, but with little infrastructure, these areas remain undeveloped. The province is in dire need of agriculture-related infrastructure including roads, bridges and irrigation facilities, as well as assistance in farming, fishing and livestock raising. The government can take the lead in pushing development through greater disbursement of funds, but it is critical that the private sector be the main driver of growth. It is important that the right environment be created in NTT, one that fosters entrepreneurship and empowers the private sector. It is important that the region’s youth are provided jobs and the prospect of a brighter future. The realization of these things would be the best legacy of the president’s visit. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
