Facing the Challenges of Energy Transition, PLN and Monash University, Indonesia Collaborate to Strengthen Employee Capacity
PT PLN (Persero), in conjunction with Monash University, Indonesia, signed a memorandum of understanding that marks a significant milestone in enhancing the capacity of PLN employees to expedite the energy transition on Tuesday, August 22, at the PLN Pendopo in Jakarta.
Present at the signing of the memorandum of understanding were PLN's Director of Legal and Management Human Capital, Yusuf Didi Setiarto, and Monash University Indonesia's President, Professor Andrew MacIntyre.
The capacity-building program related to the energy transition at PLN encompasses various initiatives, including special payment schemes for formal education, joint research tailored to PLN's needs, and the implementation of training programs as per PLN's requirements. These activities comprise short courses, seminars, conferences, workshops, benchmarks, formal education, and joint research.
Yusuf Didi Setiarto, PLN's Director of Legal and Management Human Capital, expressed that this is a pivotal moment for Human Capital at PLN to become a driving force for transformation. According to him, the energy transition is one of the challenges PLN faces, with Indonesia committed to the Paris Agreement's goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
To prepare for this new era, Didi acknowledged the need to consolidate multidisciplinary human capital and experts in energy transition at PLN. "We are asking divisions and sub-holdings which areas need development. From there, we prioritize what needs to be explored," he said.
In this regard, PLN has identified a particular focus on formal education to better equip itself for the energy transition. Didi hopes that the memorandum of understanding with Monash University, Indonesia will provide additional insights to PLN, especially in the development of human resources for tackling the energy transition.
"We want this relationship to be more than just formal. We want this collaboration to be even stronger so that both PLN and Monash receive mutual value," he emphasized.
Professor Andrew MacIntyre, President of Monash University, Indonesia, expressed full support for this collaborative spirit. He emphasized their commitment to creating sustainable positive change in the energy and education sectors.
"We believe that this collaboration has the potential to create a positive and lasting impact in the energy and education sectors. We are committed to making this collaboration a continuous and beneficial framework," Andrew said.
With this development, PLN and Monash University, Indonesia affirm their commitment to creating sustained positive change for the Indonesian community and the energy industry.
Direktur Legal dan Manajemen Human Capital PLN Yusuf Didi Setiarto (right) along with President Monash University Indonesia Professor Andrew MacIntyre (left) at the Signing Ceremony of the MoU for Capacity Building Cooperation between PLN and Monash University Indonesia, Jakarta, Tuesday (22/8).
"Currently, PLN is facing a transformation, which is a moment for us in Human Capital to become a part of driving that transformation." - Yusuf Didi Setiarto, Director of Legal and Management Human Capital at PLN.
(From left to right): Photo with Executive Assistant Monash University, Indonesia Sofia Barata, B2B Marketing Manager Monash University, Indonesia Armyna Paramita, Chief Operations Officer Monash University, Indonesia Tantia Dian Permata Indah, President Monash University, Indonesia, Andrew MacIntyre, Director of Legal and Management Human Capital PLN Yusuf Didi Setiarto, EVP Talent Development at PLN Dedi Budi Utomo, Manager of Skill Development at PLN Riyiki Yayu Feberina, Senior Manager Marketing & Communications at Monash University, Indonesia Suryo Danuwinoto during the Signing Ceremony of the MoU for Capacity Building Cooperation between PLN and Monash University, Indonesia, Jakarta, Tuesday (22/8).
About Monash University Indonesia
Monash University Indonesia was established as a legal entity in Indonesia in late 2020. It is fully owned by Monash University and operating with the full support of both the Indonesian and Australian governments. The campus makes a strong and distinctive contribution to Indonesia’s social, economic and technological development.
The postgraduate and research-intensive campus offers courses in high demand areas including Master's degrees in Public Policy and Management, Business Innovation, Data Science, Cyber Security, Public Health, Urban Design, alongside PhD programs, as well as tailored executive education courses and micro-credentials.
Through the addition of this campus to our global network, Monash is cementing its position as a truly global university focused on making a positive global impact. The Indonesia campus joins a dynamic network alongside the highly successful Malaysia and Prato campuses, as well as our partnered campuses in Suzhou, China and Mumbai, India.
Monash has a proud and enduring relationship with Indonesia and has graduated more Indonesian citizens than any other foreign university. The well-established Monash Herb Feith Indonesian Engagement Centre provides a platform for developing strong relationships and collaborations. Monash also works with local Indonesian communities on key partnerships and significant research, including the Revitalising Informal Settlements and their Environments (RISE) program, the World Mosquito Program and The Citarum Program.
Monash Indonesia builds and strengthens existing ties between Australia and Indonesia, and offers staff, students, alumni and partners collaborative opportunities with a world top 50 university operating across five countries in the Asia Pacific region. We are paving new pathways for students who desire a global education and to be awarded at the conclusion of their studies with a world-class Monash University degree.
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