The Center for Research and Development (Puslitbang) on Population and Gender and the Center for Development Policy under the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) at Hasanuddin University held a strategic discussion with the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN). The discussion was themed “Input for Strengthening the Implementation of Basic Data Surveys for Science and Technology Development,” with the aim of improving the quality of surveys and basic data that form the foundation for science and technology development in Indonesia.
The event was held in Meeting Room A of LPPM Unhas and was attended by a number of researchers, lecturers, and representatives from BRIN. The discussion focused on improving survey methodology, collecting more accurate data, and utilizing data in policy-making related to science and technology development.
The Head of the Population and Gender Research Center, Dr. Irma Andriani, said that this theme was chosen because of the importance of valid and comprehensive data in designing targeted development policies. “Through this discussion, we hope to make a significant contribution to strengthening the implementation of surveys that form the basis for science and technology development policies,” she said.
Meanwhile, a representative from the Center for Development Policy, Prof. Dr. Ir. Darmawan Salman, M.S., emphasized the importance of collaboration between LPPM Unhas and BRIN in ensuring that the data obtained from the survey can be processed and utilized optimally. “We want to ensure that all data produced can contribute directly to evidence-based policy development, especially in the field of science and technology,” he said.
Dr. Yudho Baskoro, Secretary of the Deputy for Research and Innovation Policy at BRIN, who was also present at the event, appreciated LPPM Unhas’ initiative in holding this strategic discussion. He emphasized that BRIN is very open to collaborating in efforts to strengthen the national survey system, which is an important foundation for the development of the science and technology sector in Indonesia. “This collaboration is a good first step to ensure that the development of science and technology in Indonesia is supported by strong and reliable data,” he said.
The discussion produced a number of recommendations that will form the basis for enhancing cooperation between Unhas and BRIN, as well as the further development of surveys to be conducted in the future.