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history of the Indonesian Coffee Exporters Association

On July 30, 1979, at the initiative of Mr. Osman Soedargo (PT. Palembang Jaya) and Mr. Karta Widjaja (PT Lakop), a number of coffee exporters held a meeting with the Director General of Foreign Trade, Dr. Suhadi Mangkusuwondo, to discuss the PET (Additional Export Tax) imposed on coffee exports. The PET levy was considered burdensome, and the exporters hoped that its implementation would be postponed for at least two months.
After discussing these issues, and considering that future coffee trade issues would undoubtedly need to be addressed with the government, Mr. Suhadi Mangkusuwondo suggested that exporters immediately form an association. This suggestion received a positive response, and on July 30th, the meeting agreed to establish the association. Indonesian Coffee Exporters Association (AEKI).

The coffee exporters who attended the meeting, who were also founding members of AEKI, were:

Oesman Soedargo(PT Palembang Jaya)
Karta Widjaja(PT Lakop)
HM Uding (deceased)(PT Bumi Asih)
Totong Kuswara(PT Pantja Niaga)
Arifin Astrawinata(PT Tjipta Niaga)
Handoko(PT Sungai Budi)
Nirwan Bakrie's Generous(PT Bakrie Brothers)
Kusnadi AS.(PT Bakrie Brothers)

After several meetings, the AEKI Central Executive Board was formed for the 1979-1982 period, with Mr. Nirwan Dermawan Bakrie as Chairman and Mr. Dharyono Kertosastro (Deceased) as Deputy Chairman. The establishment of AEKI was confirmed by Notary Soebagio Ronoatmodjo, SH in Deed No. 11 dated November 5, 1983.

Based on the Articles of Association (AD/ART) which were stipulated in the 1st General Meeting of Members (RUA) in 1982, the aims and objectives of AEKI are primarily as follows:

  • Improving the image of Indonesian coffee in the international market, in order to achieve the best position.
  • Directing and developing cooperation between members.
  • Integrating joint efforts with the government to support export development and increase foreign exchange earnings.
  • Trurt works together to improve the standard of living of coffee farmers.

Even though the Articles of Association/Bylaws are always improved in every RUA which takes place every 5 years, in principle the aims and objectives do not experience any significant changes.
In the 2000-2005 Articles of Association, for example, there are several additions to the objectives of AEKI, namely as follows:

  • Directing members to become professional exporters.
  • Helping to improve the knowledge and skills of coffee farmers.
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Strengthening Coffee Industry Synergy from Aceh to Papua

AEKI Regional Management Board (BPD) Network throughout Indonesia

AEKI manages a network of Regional Management Bodies (BPD) in strategic areas to ensure that every coffee business actor receives guidance, access to certification, and accurate market information to improve the export standards of Indonesian coffee.

BPD AEKI Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam

Bumi Seroja Complex, Jl. Gagak Hitam No. 35, Sunggal, Medan Sunggal District, Medan City, North Sumatra 20122

BPD AEKI North Sumatra

Jl. Kirana behind the old Medan Plaza No. 38, Central Petisah, Medan Petisah District, Medan City, North Sumatra 20112

BPD AEKI West Sumatra

No. 88 Block A3, Jl. Batang Arau, Berok Nipah, Kec. Padang Bar., Padang City, West Sumatra 25217

BPD AEKI South Sumatra

Jl. Diponegoro No. 23 22, RW. 22, Talang Semut, Bukit Kecil District, Palembang City, South Sumatra 30126

BPD AEKI DKI Jakarta

Jl. RP. Soeroso No. 20, RT. 9/RW. 5, Gondangdia, Menteng District, Central Jakarta City, Special Capital Region of Jakarta 10330

BPD AEKI DKI West Java
BPD AEKI Central Java

Jl. Gajah Raya, Permata Plaza Shophouse Complex, Building IV/88, 50162, Pandean Lamper, Gayamsari District, Semarang City, Central Java 50162

BPD AEKI NTT

Oebufu, Oebobo, Kupang City, East Nusa Tenggara

BPD AEKI South Sulawesi

Jl. Pelanduk No. 2, Maricaya, Makassar District, Makassar City, South Sulawesi 90142

BPD AEKI Lampung

JL. Kapt Pattimura No. 19, Kupang City, North Teluk Betung, Bandar Lampung City, Lampung 35211

BPD AEKI East Java

Jl. Panglima Sudirman No.74 I, Embong Kaliasin, Kec. Genteng, Surabaya, East Java 60263

BPD AEKI Bali

Jl. Lingga Gg. 1 No. 17, Banyuasri, Buleleng District, Buleleng Regency, Bali 81116

BPD AEKI West Papua
  • Present in 13 Strategic Regions of the Archipelago
  • Global Export Standard Quality Assistance
  • Integrated Coordination Between Regional Administrators
  • Advocacy & Empowerment of Local Communities
AEKI's vision, mission & goals

vision and mission

  1. AEKI is a forum for all exporting companies, coffee processing industry companies and other Indonesian coffee companies based on Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution.

  2. AEKI is not bound or tied to any political party or group. AEKI's goal is to create a coffee society that is prosperous, resilient and able to contribute to national economic development.

Objectives

AEKI's goal is to create a prosperous, resilient coffee society that is able to contribute to national economic development.

Main Tasks of the Association

Directing members to be professional and have a good image.

Providing protection and fighting for members' interests.

Assisting the Government's efforts to improve the knowledge and skills of farmers and other business actors in the coffee sector.

Providing opinions and suggestions to the Government and other institutions in making decisions regarding national coffee policies.

Establish and foster cooperation with related agencies/institutions in the coffee sector both at home and abroad.

Work program

Organizational Work Program

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  1. Encourage all Central Management Boards (BPP) and Regional Management Boards (BPD) to be highly dedicated, play an active role and contribute (UNITE, WORK AND PRODUCE) in Indonesian Coffee. 
  2. The main focus of the organization in the Coffee Education track is to create independent coffee entrepreneurs with PPKI (Indonesian Coffee Training Center).
  3. Regularly organize event programs, training, workshops/seminars and facilities for coffee players to compete, namely with annual programs including:
    • AEKI National Coffee Symposium
    • Coffee Export Training
    • Regular Professional Coffee Training such as Roasting, Barista, Cupping, Latte Art, Manual Brewing
    • Coffee entrepreneurship workshop etc.
  4. Providing services and benefits to all coffee exporters and industry players who are members of AEKI.
  5. Collaborate with international data and research institutions to create statistical coffee data that can be used by the general public.
  6. Creating CSR programs aimed at helping educate and improve the welfare of Indonesian coffee farmers, namely through Farmers Training programs and social assistance programs.
  7. To answer the aspirations of coffee players in the Distribution Channel, AEKI collaborates with several parties to create a Coffee Commodity Market as an alternative financing to maintain coffee availability, utilizing hedging facilities to anticipate market price fluctuations in the market and price formation.
  8. To accelerate the performance and efficiency of information and education dissemination, AEKI plays an active role in utilizing internet technology by maximizing websites and social media in communication.

Work program

Work Program with the Government

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  1. Consolidation and strengthening of the AEKI organization at the Center, Regional, and with the Association encourages business and strategic cooperation between AEKI members and the government.
  2. Accompanying government programs aimed at advancing Indonesian Coffee in its existence at the National and International levels.
  3. Collaborating with Government and Private Agencies, State-Owned Enterprises/Regional-Owned Enterprises, Associations, Foundations and various Organizational/Community Groups to form a Synergy Program that will encourage the passion for Indonesian Coffee.
  4. To be a forum for aspirations for all AEKI members and also farmers to the government.