Culture Minister directs programmes to advance culture with tangible and measurable benefits
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Culture Minister Fadli Zon has directed the newly appointed officials at the Ministry of Culture to ensure that the execution of all cultural advancement programmes provides tangible benefits to the wider public and is measurable.
“Cut procedures that do not add value and are inefficient, strengthen efficiency, coordination, accelerate decision-making that has a real impact based on high competence and integrity,” said Fadli during the inauguration of 11 officials within the Ministry of Culture, quoted from a press release received in Jakarta on Friday.
Fadli emphasised the importance of building synergy, both internally within the Ministry of Culture and with stakeholders, cultural activists, and practitioners.
The newly inaugurated officials are expected to demonstrate adaptive, effective, and professional leadership in facing the dynamics of change.
Fadli further stated that the Ministry of Culture positions collaboration with non-governmental parties as a key to expanding support for cultural advancement programmes.
Such collaborations must align with the government’s commitment to delivering transparent, accountable services that have a real impact on society.
Every outcome must be accountable transparently, and efficiency should be interpreted as an effort to optimise resources, not to limit performance.
Fadli also encouraged the ministry to accelerate digital transformation in managing cultural data and assets.
This effort is seen as facilitating access to information for the public and cultural practitioners.
On that occasion, Fadli Zon inaugurated Yayuk Sri Budi Rahayu as Head of the Bureau of Public Relations and Public Information, and Andi Syamsu Rijal as Head of the Centre for Data and Information Technology.
I Made Dharma Suteja serves as Director of Empowerment of Cultural Values and Facilitation of Intellectual Wealth. Syukur Asih Suprojo holds the position of Director of Human Resources Development, Institutions, and Cultural Systems.
Insan Abdirrohman serves as Director of Digital Culture Development. Lita Rahmiati serves as Secretary of the Directorate General of Cultural Protection and Traditions.
Agus Widiatmoko fills the position of Director of Cultural Heritage. Undri serves as Secretary of the Directorate General of Diplomacy, Promotion, and Cultural Cooperation. Ibnu Hamad completes the lineup as Chairman of the P-2 Culture Professional Certification Agency.
Secretary General of the Ministry of Culture Bambang Wibawarta urged all work units to move at the same frequency.
He emphasised the linkage between culture and improving the people’s economy in the regions.
Directed programmes are expected to increase the achievement of the national Cultural Advancement Index.
“The strength of the organisation is determined by compactness and speed. We must ensure that all cultural advancement programmes provide real benefits to society,” said Bambang.
Deputy Culture Minister Giring Ganesha Djumaryo attended the inauguration along with officials within the Ministry of Culture.