(ECNS)-- The third phase of an eco-agrotourism project under the “Yunnan Hand in Hand” initiative was launched in Bali, Indonesia, on Wednesday, following the signing of a new cooperation agreement between Yunnan and Bali.

The project will install 27 solar-powered street lights and establish 10 hectares of demonstration zones for organic rice cultivation in Tabanan Regency. 

Luh Ayu Aryani, assistant for economy and development at the Bali Provincial Regional Secretariat, noted that the project aligns with the province’s sustainable development needs and creates new opportunities for farmers and small businesses by increasing the value of agricultural products.

The “Yunnan Hand in Hand” initiative is a public-interest program targeting countries in South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean region. 

Since its launch in Bali in 2024, the program has benefited more than 1,000 local villagers.

(By Helen Mo, intern Lin Qiaochu)