GESS INDONESIA GOES VIRTUAL. With the continuing uncertainty around the safety and feasibility of delivering mass gathering events, and following close consultation with key event stakeholders, we can confirm that GESS Indonesia will now be an entirely virtual event taking place on 4 - 5 November 2020. The virtual edition of the GESS Indonesia conference programme will feature both live and…
Human capital development is at the forefront of the second-term agenda of President Joko Widodo, better known as President Jokowi, as he attempts to build a future-ready workforce prepared to adapt to the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), which is characterised by the application of new digital and automated technologies in production processes and service delivery. In 2018 the government unveiled…
As around half of Indonesia’s population is currently under the age of 30, President Joko Widodo, better known as President Jokowi, has repeatedly stressed the need for the country to overhaul its education system in order to prepare the future workforce to compete in an information-, technology- and creativity-driven global marketplace. While currently on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the…
Interview:Tony Fernandes Which roadblocks do entrepreneurs face in ASEAN economies, and where are there opportunities? TONY FERNANDES: There are some countries where entrepreneurship is difficult because the government owns everything. The government should create and enable entrepreneurs instead of interfering with their businesses. For example, there is potential for a huge conflict of interest…
Indonesia is potentially entering a demographic sweet spot, as around half of its population is currently under the age of 30. With this in mind, President Joko Widodo, better known as President Jokowi, has repeatedly stressed the need for the country to overhaul its education system in order to prepare the future workforce to compete in an information-, technology- and creativity-driven global marketplace. While…
Although the first quarter of 2020 was dominated by disruptions stemming from the global Covid-19 pandemic, 2019 proved a strong year for Indonesia’s economy, which maintained a steady growth rate on the back of robust domestic consumption and continuing efforts to reform policy and simplify investment procedures. This was despite the general election and uncertainty surrounding trade relations
Interview:Muhammad Anis What trends have you observed in Indonesia’s higher education sector in the past year? MUHAMMAD ANIS: Higher education has experienced many changes as a result of globalisation and new technologies. The development of new technologies – particularly those leading the Fourth Industrial Revolution, such as super-computers, robots, artificial intelligence and genetic…
Indonesia’s government allocates one-fifth of its budget to the education sector, with the goal of boosting its international rankings and pupils’ progress. However, certain challenges have impeded the full potential of this policy from being realised. For example, decentralisation of education policy undermines standardisation of curricula at all levels and creates regional disparities…
Although priorities vary when it comes to economic development, the increasing need for skilled labour is both a cause of and a requirement for accelerated growth that spans markets and continents. This demand for technical specialists from Mexico to Indonesia is often most concentrated in the sectors that are vital to economic advancement, including infrastructure, oil and gas exploration…
Indonesia has entered the final stages of its universal health care system rollout, which is set to stimulate continued growth across the private sector. The public scheme will provide an alternative to the country’s private system, addressing the lack of access for Indonesians who cannot afford private coverage but do not qualify for state-funded care. Universal health care will encompass…