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        "msgid": "indonesia-urges-professors-to-foster-self-reliance-through-science-1782024607",
        "date": "2026-06-21 12:35:58",
        "title": "Indonesia urges professors to foster self-reliance through science",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "Minister Brian Yuliarto has called on Indonesian academics to drive national self-reliance by providing science and technology-based solutions amid global economic pressures. He stressed that maximising the value of Indonesia's natural resources requires robust research, innovation, and downstream development. The government views higher education institutions as strategic partners in tackling challenges such as energy security and industrial transformation.",
        "content": "<p>Outstanding higher education institutions are those that are capable\nof driving real impact for society,Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesian\nMinister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Brian Yuliarto has\ncalled on professors to strengthen universities\u2019 role in providing\nscience and technology-based solutions to support national self-reliance\namid global economic dynamics.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe key to a nation\u2019s progress is self-reliance, and the driving\nforce behind that change is the people who can provide solutions through\nscience and technology,\u201d he said in a statement in Jakarta on\nSunday.<\/p>\n<p>He explained that the world is currently facing various global\nchallenges that impact many countries\u2019 economic reliance.<\/p>\n<p>Building national self-reliance through mastery of science, research,\ninnovation, and better governance is critical at a time when dependence\non foreign energy, technology, and resources remains high, the minister\nunderscored.<\/p>\n<p>Brian assessed that Indonesia has enormous potential from its natural\nresources. However, their value can only be maximized with the support\nof research, downstream development, technological innovation, and\neffective governance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTherefore, higher education institutions play a strategic role in\ngenerating breakthroughs that can address national development\nchallenges,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He also stressed that universities must continue to strengthen their\ncontribution to the government\u2019s strategic agenda, including reinforcing\nenergy security and industrial downstreaming, advancing technological\ntransformation, and improving national governance efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>These challenges, he continued, must be addressed with science-based\nsolutions born from collaboration among academics, researchers, and the\ngovernment.<\/p>\n<p>Echoing this sentiment, Padjadjaran University (Unpad) Rector Arief\nSjamsulaksan Kartasasmita stated that the challenges facing higher\neducation are becoming increasingly complex. Consequently, strategic\ninsight from professors is essential to produce evidence-based policies\nthat support national development.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOutstanding higher education institutions are those that are capable\nof driving real impact for society,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia, UNESCAP discuss research support for energy\ntransition<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia taps Brazil for semiconductor, aerospace\nexpertise<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia, France expand research and education\nties<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Sean Filo, Raka Adji<\/p>",
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