Welcoming Message

Deara S. Lestari, M.Econ
Vice Chairman III for Student Affairs and Strategic Partnerships

We launched the STIE IBEK Trade Platform to connect global live market data directly with local agricultural communities across Bangka Belitung. This system serves as a practical digital space where real-time international financial movements finally link up with real sector commodity businesses on the ground.

By utilizing realistic export planning metrics, we help local exporters figure out safe pricing structures while offering a direct gateway for global buyers to send their requests straight to our production hubs.

This entire initiative operates under the direct supervision of Dr. Rizal R. Manullang in his capacity as Chairman. The website itself is genuinely dedicated to supporting grassroots farmers as well as the regional government of Bangka Regency, working in close coordination with the head of BAPPEDA, Ir. Pan Budi Marwoto.

Core Functions and Strategic Advantages

• Market transparency; it gives our local farmers access to genuine worldwide price benchmarks so they can enjoy better bargaining power when dealing with the market.
• Risk mitigation; the platform uses conservative indicators like the 15,719 reference rate to shelter agricultural prices from sudden and unpredictable currency swings.
• Direct market access; it shortens the supply chain by allowing foreign buyers to share their exact procurement needs directly with local farmers and cooperatives.
• Policy and planning support; the system delivers reliable data insights that help BAPPEDA and regional authorities design better economic policies, support local exports, and manage inflation.

Through this practical teamwork between academia and local governance, STIE IBEK Pangkalpinang aims to support sustainable farming development and help regional commodities grow across Bangka Regency.