BRIN Chief Urges Innovation Push for Indonesia's Economic Growth

The head of Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has called for the acceleration of innovation to achieve sustainable economic growth for the nation. The chief emphasized that the application of science and technology, coupled with increased investment in research and development, will serve as new engines for economic expansion. BRIN, as the government agency overseeing research and development in science and technology in Indonesia, aims to strengthen the nation's competitiveness through innovation. The chief highlighted the importance of concentrated investment in cutting-edge technology sectors and the promotion of applied research through industry-academia-government collaboration. Indonesia's economy faces challenges in diversifying from resource dependency and transitioning to high-value-added industries, with innovation being a key to addressing these issues. BRIN's call is expected to encourage concrete steps towards strengthening the foundation of Indonesia as a science and technology-based nation within the government's economic policies.