Mataram, Mataram University–  bachelore of Development Economics Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Mataram University conducted a Visiting Professor on Monday (19/06) in Faculty of Economic and Buisness  Theater Room. This agenda were attended by lecturers and students within Faculty of Economic and Business of Mataram University. The agenda was opened by Diswandi S.E., M.Sc., Ph.D. as Vice Dean I of Faculty of Economics dan Business.

This Visiting Professor agenda  presented Prof. Budi P Resosudarmo, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph. D from Australia National University, who is a professor at the Arndt-Corden Department of Economics at Australia National University. He is also the Deputy Head of the Center for Poverty and Inequality Research. In addition, he is an Adjunct Professor of Development Economics Study Program in Faculty of Ecinimics and Business Mataram University.

The topic is entittled “Introduction to The Economics of Eco-Tourism”. On this occasion, Prof. Budi P. Resosudarmo, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D delivered material related to tourism conditions in Indonesia, opportunities, challenges faced by the Indonesian tourism sector and ways/ approaches how to manage eco-tourism.

He also added that the role of universities which focus on eco-tourism must understand the concepts of Sustainable Development, Ecosystem Balanced, Economic Valuation, Eco-tourism Production. And the most important thing is how to build “conducting research” on eco-tourism.