Mamuju, W Sulawesi (ANTARA News) - West Sulawesi has recorded an economic growth of 12.9 percent, which is the highest among provinces in Sulawesi island this year, governor Anwar Adnan Saleh said here on Sunday.
Last year the province also recorded the highest economic growth at 11.9 percent, he said.
"Compared to the national growth which is only at six percent the growth is really very high," he said.
He said all six provinces in Sulawesi have made progress with their economic growth surpassing the national level.
"All provinces in Sulawesi have made progress and developed because their economy has grown above the national level. This is a good capital for boosting economy of the island," he said.
Anwar who is also head of the Sulawesi Regional Development Coordinating Agency (BKPRS) said the economic growth in Sulawesi occurred following improving infrastructure.
"Infrastructure facilities have been developed in various regions in Sulawesi to boost industries and contribute to the economic growth," he said.
To maximize the infrastructure development he said a Celebes Infrastructure Forum would be held next year.
"BKPRS as an institution that accommodates all provinces in the region would organize the forum to accelerate and increase infrastructure development to boost Sulawesi's economy," he said.
He said CIF would involve the state which is ready to invest and develop infrastructure in Sulawesi as well as businessmen and communities to make the event successful.
He said the forum is expected to be held in Makassar, the capital of South Sulawesi.
He said ports, roads and bridges still need to be built in the region to support economic development.
By maximizing infrastructure development Sulawesi would later not only produce natural resources but also process them in industries, he said. (H-YH/S012)
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