<![CDATA[This initiative aims to empower the community through the diversification of processed sago products—a key local food source—in the Indonesia-Papua New Guinea (RI-PNG) border region. Implemented in Skouw Mabo, Jayapura Regency, the project employs a participatory approach that encompasses participatory assessment, co-design, capacity building (via training and mentoring), institutional strengthening, market network development, and sustainability evaluation. The initiative has resulted in a wider range of processed sago products and enhanced community capacity in processing, product formulation, hygiene and sanitation practices, and the use of appropriate technology. Furthermore, the mentoring process has improved community understanding of business organization, market networks, and food quality and safety standards. By integrating local knowledge and ensuring the sustainability of the sago grove ecosystem, sago management is directed toward creating added value beyond its role as a food source. The program establishes a value-chain-based empowerment model that integrates sago's potential as a food source, community capacity building, product innovation, standardization, institutional and market network development, and socio-cultural and ecological sustainability. This approach serves as a reference for developing high-quality local food products in border regions sharing similar characteristics.]]>
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