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        "msgid": "government-bolsters-higher-education-partnerships-to-spur-economic-transformation-1776509460",
        "date": "2026-04-18 17:00:54",
        "title": "Government Bolsters Higher Education Partnerships to Spur Economic Transformation",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "Indonesia's Higher Education, Science, and Technology Minister Brian Yuliarto met with the US Charg\u00e9 d\u2019Affaires in Jakarta to emphasise strategic global collaborations aimed at enhancing national competitiveness and addressing future industry needs through international-standard education and research. Key initiatives include dual-degree programmes, cross-border research for innovations like semiconductor development requiring up to 15,000 engineers, and expanding medical schools to meet healthcare demands, supported by funding such as LPDP scholarships. These efforts also integrate learning technologies in schools to bridge educational gaps and foster a technology-adaptive ecosystem, underscoring the government's commitment to human resource development for economic transformation.",
        "content": "<p>This was highlighted during a meeting between Higher Education,\nScience, and Technology Minister Brian Yuliarto and the United States\nCharg\u00e9 d\u2019Affaires ad interim Peter M. Haymond in Jakarta on Thursday\n(April 16).<\/p>\n<p>Yuliarto asserted that through strategic global collaborations,\nIndonesia is reaffirming its commitment to boosting national\ncompetitiveness while addressing the needs of future industries.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe primary focus of collaborations is directed toward enhancing\nhuman resource quality through international-standard education and\nresearch programs,\u201d he said in a statement in Jakarta on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>He explained that these initiatives include the development of\ndual-degree programs and cross-border collaborative research, which are\nexpected to generate high-impact innovations relevant to national\ndevelopment goals.<\/p>\n<p>To support access to quality education, the ministry is also\noptimizing various funding schemes, including those through the\nEndowment Fund for Education Agency (LPDP) scholarships.<\/p>\n<p>These schemes offer broader opportunities for Indonesia\u2019s top talents\nto study at world-class universities while strengthening global academic\nnetworks.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are targeting the development of around 10 semiconductor products\nand project a need of up to 15,000 engineers. Thus, cooperation with\nhigher education institutions is key,\u201d the minister remarked.<\/p>\n<p>In the healthcare sector, the government is also pushing for the\nestablishment of new medical schools to strengthen the nation\u2019s capacity\nfor medical education.<\/p>\n<p>This initiative is expected to meet the growing demand for healthcare\nprofessionals while broadening access to medical education across the\ncountry.<\/p>\n<p>Yuliarto further said that, in addition to strengthening higher\neducation, the ministry\u2019s partnerships also cover educational\nfacilities, including the integration of learning technologies in\nschools.<\/p>\n<p>These efforts aim to bridge the gap in educational quality and foster\na learning ecosystem that is adaptive to technological advancements.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: RI needs science-based industry to stay globally\ncompetitive: official<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Prabowo tasks minister to boost STEM for downstreaming\nagenda<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Mecca Yumna, Raka Adji<\/p>",
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