Bappenas Aligns Human Resource Development with National Needs
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Vice Minister for National Development Planning/Vice Head of the National Development Planning Agency (PPN/Bappenas) Febrian Alphyanto Ruddyard stated that the government is committed to aligning human resource (HR) development with strategic national needs.
“There needs to be needs-based planning that is measurable, including projections of the number of HR with certain qualifications, and Indonesia must have calculations regarding the number of civil servants with specific qualifications in one year,” he said during a meeting with representatives from Monash University, according to an official statement in Jakarta on Wednesday.
In the context of priority sectors, the Vice Head of Bappenas highlighted the importance of strengthening capacity in the energy field.
According to him, energy is a very important matter in national planning, so concrete steps can be started. For example, providing direct experience to Bappenas HR in sectors such as PLN to understand Indonesia’s energy ecosystem. This understanding is considered crucial for formulating appropriate policies.
He stated three main focuses as the starting point for collaboration with Monash University, covering food systems, bioenergy, and waste management.
“Waste management, for example, is a real need in Indonesia and has great potential for development, both from a scientific and business perspective. This is part of a major initiative in social reform that requires strong policy support,” he said.
President of the Monash University Business School Simon Wilkie conveyed his institution’s commitment to bridging the academic world and public policy.
His side ensures that academics can contribute directly to policies, so the resulting decisions are better and have real impact.
“Close interaction between academics and policymakers is very important to produce change,” Simon stated.
President and Vice-Chancellor of Monash University Indonesia Matt Nicholson added that in the first four years, his side has students in various strategic fields, as well as a collaborative programme with PLN which is now in its third year.
They are also developing a tripartite PhD supervision model involving Monash Indonesia, Monash Australia, and domestic universities. That model allows students to remain based in Indonesia, gain international experience, and build strong academic and policy networks.