Indonesia, July 31 -- The Coordinating Ministry for Food Affairs, in collaboration with the Labuan Bajo Flores Authority Implementing Agency (BPOLBF), has promoted food forest concept in Parapuar, Labuan Bajo, to strengthen food security while supporting sustainable tourism development.

Secretary to the Deputy for Food Affordability and Security at the ministry, Dirhansyah Conbul, said in a statement here on Friday that every government program should deliver tangible benefits to local communities.

"Whatever we do through government programs must primarily provide benefits to communities at the grassroots level. The people of West Manggarai District must directly benefit from efforts to promote forest-based local food as a source of inc...