Jakarta (ANTARA) \u2013 Indonesia supports the UNESCO80 Roadmap, which\nsets out three pillars of institutional reform: improving efficiency and\ninstitutional performance, reviewing the implementation of UNESCO\u2019s\nmandate, and adjusting its organisational structure. The roadmap is\naligned with the UN80 reform agenda across the United Nations (UN).<\/p>\n
Indonesian Foreign Ministry diplomat Sasi Hemawardani said Indonesia\nwelcomed progress in implementing the UNESCO80 Roadmap and backed the\nproposed draft decision. She also stressed the importance of\ntransparency, member-state involvement and regular progress reports.<\/p>\n
\u201cMember states need to know what changes are being made, the risks\ninvolved and the benefits achieved. Transparency and accountability are\nprerequisites for confidence in reform,\u201d Sasi said, according to a\nstatement confirmed in Jakarta on Friday.<\/p>\n
The first pillar, improving efficiency and institutional performance,\ncovers coordination, accelerating digital transformation, strengthening\naccountability, and developing a human-resources planning framework for\nUNESCO\u2019s 2028\u20132029 programme and budget.<\/p>\n
Indonesia has particular interest in staffing policies that\nstrengthen geographical representation, ensure merit-based recruitment\nand foster a healthy working environment.<\/p>\n
The second pillar, reviewing the implementation of UNESCO\u2019s mandate,\nincludes reviewing its network of field offices, coordination with\nCategory 1 institutes, and the sustainability of programme funding.<\/p>\n
Indonesia considers these discussions strategic, particularly in\nrelation to the capacity of UNESCO\u2019s Regional Office in Jakarta to\nsupport scientific cooperation and sustainable development in the\nregion.<\/p>\n
Indonesia also supports diversifying funding through partnerships and\nvoluntary contributions. However, it cautioned that innovative financing\ninstruments, including debt swaps and social impact bonds, require clear\nmechanisms, transparency and risk management.<\/p>\n
The third pillar, adjusting the organisational structure, includes\nmerging the Natural Sciences and Social and Human Sciences sectors into\na single Sciences Sector. The reorganisation also involves separating\nstrategic planning and partnership functions, and strengthening\ncoordination under the Deputy Director-General.<\/p>\n
Indonesia believes merging the science sectors could strengthen\ncross-disciplinary collaboration in addressing climate change,\ndevelopments in artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainable development\nchallenges. Sasi stressed that structural changes must preserve\nprogramme continuity and the organisation\u2019s substantive capacity.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Indonesia\u2019s Deputy Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, IGAK\nSatrya Wibawa, said institutional reform should be assessed according to\nthe benefits it delivers to member states.<\/p>\n
\u201cReform must strengthen the organisation\u2019s ability to respond to\nglobal challenges, from education and climate change to digital\ntransformation and artificial intelligence governance. Efficiency is a\nmeans, not an end,\u201d Satrya said.<\/p>\n
The position was conveyed on Thursday (15 October) during the\ndiscussion on implementation of the UNESCO80 Roadmap at the 225th\nsession of UNESCO\u2019s Executive Board in Paris, France.<\/p>\n
UN80 is a UN reform initiative; \u201c80\u201d refers to the UN\u2019s 80th\nanniversary in 2025. It comprises three mutually reinforcing elements:\nefficiency and improvement, a review of mandate implementation, and\nstructural change and programme alignment.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesia-backs-three-pillars-of-unesco-institutional-reform-1792151713", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }