Too many PhDs

Too many PhDs

From Kompas

Many Indonesians are taking PhDs in the field of human
resources development. Many pursue their studies at home but most
get their degree overseas.

How will these PhD holders be put to use for the sake of
science and humankind? It seems that there are not enough fields
here to which these graduates can apply their knowledge. Enough
suitable jobs and work programs must be created to accommodate
these PhD holders.

I suggest that the manpower ministry, the education and
culture ministry, BPPT, LIPI, Bappenas, the Indonesian Engineers
Association and other professional organizations discuss the
creation of a national work program. Jobs could be created so
that these PhD graduates could put their knowledge to good use.

RIDWAN DJAMALUDDIN

Jakarta