WNAM REPORT: The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) promotes the development of science and technology talent in Indonesia and Malaysia to build a resilient, innovative, dynamic, and people-centric ASEAN by 2045, aligning with the bloc’s vision.
Head of BRIN’s Center for Government Research, Mardyanto Wahyu Tryatmoko, stated that collaboration in human resource development aims to prepare Indonesia and Malaysia to rise to future global challenges.
“Both countries have the same role and goals, that being to push for science and technology development within a collaborative framework and exchange information so as to manifest (self-sufficiency) at the local level,” Tryatmoko noted.
He affirmed that achieving this requires bridging the knowledge gap, a risk heightened by global crises. The state must leverage technological advancements and tap into the potential of creative economic opportunities to remain competitive in the current era.
He noted that the measures are necessary for pursuing economic integration and building an ever-growing ecosystem.
“Science and technology enable strategic cooperation—not only in collaboration but also in foundational aspects of the state, such as developing skilled and competent human resources,” Tryatmoko highlighted.
He draws parallels between the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 and Indonesia’s Golden Vision 2045. The national vision marks a strategic milestone for Indonesia’s development as the country approaches its 100th year of independence in 2045.
Under the Golden Indonesia 2045 vision, Indonesia aims to become a developed country, with a per capita income of US$23 thousand-US$30 thousand, reduce the poverty rate to 0.5-0.8 percent, and raise the Human Capital Index to 0.73.
He noted that building a robust research and innovation ecosystem is fundamental to achieving these goals, which requires strong collaboration among scholars and science and technology talents.
Moreover, the partnership between the two neighboring countries is expected to improve the quality of education, boost research and development capacity, foster industry-academia collaboration, and increase awareness of the use of digital technology.
“By improving Indonesia and Malaysia’s science and technology talent to meet ASEAN 2045, we can improve ASEAN’s competitiveness and human resources’ capability and achieve sustainable economic welfare,” he elaborated.
He concluded that these efforts can also accelerate progress toward Golden Indonesia by 2045.
