A total of 48 members of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Forum (Forum Monev Bersama), known as Tim Pantau, representing 15 villages surrounding the mine, took part in computer training supported by Agincourt Resources from 12 to 17 October 2026. The training aimed to improve participants’ digital skills in data processing, report preparation and information presentation to support village monitoring and the identification of community needs.
The training was officially opened by Batang Toru Subdistrict Head Maratinggi Siregar at the Hall of State Junior High School (SMPN) 1 Batang Toru in Napa Village, Batang Toru Subdistrict, and was attended by Agincourt Resources Senior Manager Community Christine Pepah. The sessions were held simultaneously at the computer laboratories of SMPN 1 Batang Toru and State Islamic Junior High School (MTsN) 3 South Tapanuli, with guidance from five trainers from PT Bantu Desa.
Participants learned to use Microsoft PowerPoint to prepare presentations, Microsoft Excel to process data, and Canva to create informative visual materials. These skills are expected to help Tim Pantau produce more structured reports and communicate monitoring findings effectively.
Ali Isnan, a member of Tim Pantau, said the training had expanded his knowledge of design applications and visual content creation. He explained that he had previously struggled to position images correctly but now had a better understanding of how to create neat and well-organised designs.
The training also benefited Imma Gusniawati, a member of Tim Pantau from Wek I Urban Village, who had never used a computer before. Although she was among the older participants, she remained enthusiastic throughout the week-long training and expressed her appreciation to Agincourt Resources for providing the opportunity to acquire new skills.
Through this digital skills development initiative, Tim Pantau members are expected to become increasingly capable of processing information and preparing monitoring reports independently. These capabilities will support more effective monitoring and evaluation, helping to identify the conditions and needs of communities in villages surrounding the mine.
