Cross-Sector Collaboration Drives National Education Transformation

The drive to improve the quality of national education is strengthening again through various collaborative initiatives involving multiple parties. The cross-sector approach is considered key to addressing the increasingly complex education challenges in Indonesia.

This momentum was evident in the Education Day 2026 event, which brought together students, educators, communities, and government representatives in a single dialogue forum. The event was initiated by Gekrafs along with several other initiators as a space for exchanging ideas and formulating concrete steps to drive change in the education sector.

In the forum, various fundamental issues in national education were once again highlighted. Topics ranging from access disparities, learning quality, to the relevance of the education system amid evolving times became the main subjects discussed together.

Collaboration between communities, organisations, and institutions is described as an increasingly relevant approach today. Not only does it broaden perspectives, but cross-sector cooperation also opens opportunities for more adaptive and sustainable solutions.

Founder of Sekolah Tanah Air, Rian Fahardhi, emphasised the importance of concrete actions in driving field-level change. “Education requires the courage to go directly to schools and build change from the roots,” he said, quoted on Thursday, 7 May 2026.

In addition, the involvement of the younger generation was also spotlighted in efforts to transform education. Their active participation is seen as capable of bringing new energy while encouraging the birth of innovations across various lines of education.

General Chairman of Bepro, Luthfi Dipa, assessed that the collaboration built in this forum demonstrates a growing collective awareness. “When various communities, institutions, and societal elements move in one direction, change is no longer just a hope,” he stated.

Several concrete initiatives are now being proposed as follow-ups to the discussions. Programmes focused on strengthening learning facilities, enhancing teacher capacities, and developing community-based education ecosystems are part of the joint agenda.

These steps show that education transformation does not solely depend on formal policies. The active role of society and cross-sector collaboration are important factors in ensuring that changes can occur in a real and equitable manner.