Mou Signing between Bappenas and Monash University, Indonesia to Strengthening Cooperation in ASN Resource Development
Group photo between Bappenas and Monash University, Indonesia stakeholders
Jakarta, 5 February 2024 - A momentous event took place at the Bappenas Building in Taman Suropati, Jakarta, as the Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas and Monash University, Indonesia, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The ceremony brought together important figures including Professor Andrew MacIntyre (The President of Monash University, Indonesia), Bapak Pungkas Bahjuri Ali (Expert Staff for Social Affairs and Poverty Alleviation at Bappenas), Bapak Wignyo Adiyoso (Head of the Center for Development, Education and Training of Planners at Bappenas), Professor Stephen Cairns (Senior lecturer of Urban Design Program at Monash University, Indonesia, Alyas Widita (Assistant Professor and Course Coordinator of Urban Design Program at Monash University, Indonesia), and Ika Idris (Associate Professor of Public Policy and Management Monash University, Indonesia).
Bapak Pungkas Bahjuri Ali took the stage to deliver his speech at the event.
"Bappenas, as the driving force behind National Development in Indonesia, recognizes the crucial role of investing in resource development to support the vision of a Golden Indonesia 2045," said Pungkas. On this occasion, Pungkas appreciated Monash University, Indonesia for its commitment to increasing opportunities for Indonesian citizens to gain hands-on learning experiences and broaden their global horizons.
Bappenas and Monash University have had a history of collaboration since 2012, one of which is through the SPIRIT (Scholarship Program for Strengthening the Reforming Institution) and SSMP AAI (Split Site Master Program Australia Awards Indonesia) programs. Currently, two Bappenas employees are enrolled in the Master of Public Policy and Management program in Monash University, Indonesia through a co-financing partnership scheme. "Bappenas hopes to expand this cooperation program in the scope of activities and target participants so that it can support the synchronisation process at the central and regional levels," added Pungkas.
Professor Andrew MacIntyre delivered his remarks, seizing the moment to address the audience during the event
On this occasion, Andrew said that the existence of Monash University, Indonesia was an opportunity to strengthen and intensify collaboration between Monash University and Bappenas. Monash University, Indonesia currently offers six master's programs including Data Science, Urban Design, Business Innovation, Public Policy and Management, Public Health, and Cybersecurity. In 2024, additional master's programs in Sustainability and Marketing and Digital Communication will be introduced, followed by the Smart Transportation Systems and Infrastructure Management program in 2025. "Monash University, Indonesia will continue to strive for valuable collaboration with the Indonesian government and companies. This effort was made primarily to support Indonesia's economic future," said Andrew.
Course coordinator as well as Assistant Professor of the Urban Design Study Program Alyas Widita, said that the urban design study program offered by Monash University, Indonesia emphasises an interdisciplinary approach, special qualitative analysis, and combines many backgrounds and methodologies.
Ika Idris, Associate Professor in Public Policy and Management program, emphasised that in reality, many departments within Bappenas have become stakeholders for Monash University. One notable example is the Connection program (project Koneksi), which addresses climate change resilience issues.
Professor Andrew MacIntyre (left) and Bapak Pungkas Bahjuri Ali (right) had signed the MoU documents
Andrew reiterated Monash University, Indonesia's strong desire to contribute to Indonesia's development. He stated, "Today marks a significant moment that lays the foundation for closer collaboration between Monash University, Indonesia and Bappenas through the signing of the MoU."
About Bappenas
The Ministry of National Development Planning/National Development Planning Agency (Indonesian: Kementerian Perencanaan Pembangunan Nasional/Badan Perencanaan Pembangunan Nasional) (abbreviated PPN/Bappenas) is a ministry of the Republic of Indonesia that has the task to oversee government affairs in the field of national development planning to assist the President in organising state government. The minister is responsible to the President. The Ministry of National Development Planning uses organisational units and resources within the National Development Planning Agency.
About Monash University, Indonesia
Officially operating in October 2021, Monash University, Indonesia is a manifestation of the commitment of Monash University and the Indonesian government to create knowledge that can contribute broadly to developing Indonesia's social, technological, and economic sectors.
Monash University, Indonesia offers Master's degree courses in Public Policy and Management, Business Innovation, Data Science, Cyber Security, Public Health, Urban Design, and Ph.D. in full, along with various executive and micro-credential programs aimed at specific sectors.
Monash University, Indonesia has learning facilities according to Monash University Australia standards. It is currently opening applications for new student admissions and scholarships for studies in October 2024, which are currently open for registration.
Monash also has a proud long-term relationship with Indonesia and is a foreign university with the highest number of Indonesian graduates compared to other foreign universities. The track record of good relations between Monash and Indonesia manifests collaboration between parties such as the Herb Feith Centre, Revitalising Informal Settlements and their Environments (RISE), the World Mosquito Program, and the Citarum Action Research Program (CARP).
With a presence on three continents, international partnerships, and study abroad programs worldwide, Monash is Australia's largest university, ranked in the top 50 universities worldwide. Monash has a dynamic network of research and teaching locations in Australia, Italy, Malaysia, China, and India.
Alliances with the University of Warwick (UK) stand alongside international collaborations with leading universities and employers worldwide, expanding the University's global network.
For more information about the Monash University, Indonesia campus, please visit our website, and information regarding academics at Monash University, Indonesia can be obtained through this link. Impact 2030, Monash University's Strategic Plan, can be accessed here.
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