KONEKSI Program Launch

The Launch Event of the Australia Indonesia Knowledge and Innovation Partnership Program (KONEKSI)

• The Indonesian and Australian governments have officially launched the Knowledge, Technology, and Innovation Collaboration (KONEKSI) Program. KONEKSI Program is expected to enhance the knowledge-based solutions for inclusive and sustainable policies and technologies. The program is also expected to generate best practices that strengthen the triple-helix collaboration involving government, universities, and industry.

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(CNN Indonesia, 13 November 2023), Kepala BRIN: Periset Lokal Setara dengan Luar Negeri

(Tempo Interactive, 14 November 2023), Indonesia Receives Australian Rp499bn Grant for Research, Innovation Sector

(Tempo.co, 14 November 2023), Komitmen Kerja Sama di Bidang Riset dan Inovasi, Indonesia Terima Hibah Rp499 Miliar dari Australia

(Kompas.id, 13 November 2023), Indonesia-Australia Beri Hibah 38 Riset Lingkungan dan Perubahan Iklim

(Kompas, 13 November 2023), Mendikbud: Program KONEKSI Kuatkan Riset Perguruan Tinggi di Indonesia

(Kompas.id, 13 November 2023), Indonesia-Australia Gives 38 Environmental and Climate Change Research Grants

(Liputan 6, 13 November 2023), Indonesia-Australia Perkuat Kerja Sama Riset dan Inovasi Lewat KONEKSI

(Liputan 6, 13 November 2023), Australia Hibahkan Rp 499 Miliar untuk Program Kolaborasi Riset dan Inovasi Indonesia

(Liputan 6, 13 November 2023), 200 Ribu Alumni Beasiswa Australia di Indonesia, Rata-Rata Jadi Orang Sukses

(Kumparan, 13 November 2023), Pemerintah RI Gandeng Australia Luncurkan Program KONEKSI, Nilainya Rp 499 M

(Antara News, 13 November 2023), Program KONEKSI Diharapkan Dorong Ekonomi Berbasis Pengetahuan

(Antara Yogya, 13 November 2023), Program Koneksi perkuat ekosistem riset RI-Australia

(Antara News, 13 November 2023), Bappenas: Program Koneksi RI-Australia perkuat pilar transformasi

(Antara News, 13 November 2023), Nadiem sebut Program Koneksi perkuat ekosistem riset RI dan Australia

(Antara News, 13 November 2023), BRIN: Skema riset RI-Australia tahap kedua terbuka bagi semua kalangan

(Antara News Kalbar, 13 November 2023), Program Koneksi perkuat ekosistem riset Indonesia dan Australia

(Antara News Kalbar, 13 November 2023), Program Koneksi perkuat pilar transformasi Indonesia

(Antara News Mataram, 13 November 2023), Mendikbudristek Nadiem: Program Koneksi perkuat ekosistem riset RI dan Australia

(Antara News Jogja, 13 November 2023), BRIN sebut riset RI-Australia terbuka semua kalangan

(BRIN, 14 November 2023), Kepala BRIN Nyatakan Kesiapannya Dukung Pelaksanaan Program KONEKSI

(RCTI+, 14 November 2023), Gandeng Australia, Pemerintah Luncurkan Program Kolaborasi Senilai Rp499 Miliar

(Detik, 14 November 2023), RI-Australia Perkuat Kemitraan Sektor Pengetahuan & Inovasi Via Program KONEKSI

(Jawa Pos, 14 November 2023), KONEKSI Program Kerja Sama Indonesia-Australia

(Okezone, 14 November 2023), RI-Australia Perkuat Kerja Sama Riset dan Inovasi

(Rakyat Merdeka, 13 November 2023), Dukung Kemajuan Riset, Bappenas dan BRIN Serta Kedubes Australia Luncurkan Program KONEKSI

(Jawa Pos National Network, 13 November 2023), Lewat KONEKSI, Indonesia-Australia Berkolaborasi untuk Kebijakan & Inovasi Inklusif

(Dimensi Aktual, 13 November 2023), Koneksi program strengthens Indonesia-Australia research ecosystem

(Gatra, 13 November 2023), BRIN Ajak Periset Indonesia Ikut Serta Program KONEKSI

(Gatra, 13 November 2023), Pemerintah Gandeng Australia Perkuat Kerja Sama Pendidikan dan Riset Menuju Indonesia Emas 2045

(Goodnewsfromindonesia, 13 November 2023), RI Dapat Hibah Rp500 Miliar dari Australia Melalui Program KONEKSI

(VOI, 13 November 2023), Indonesia-Australia Luncurkan Program Koneksi, Nilainya Tembus Rp499 Miliar

(VOI, 13 November 2023), Nadiem: Program Koneksi Perkuat Ekosistem Riset RI dan Australia

(IDX Channel, 13 November 2023), Indonesia dan Australia Luncurkan Program Koneksi untuk Perkuat Riset dan Teknologi

(Solo Pos, 13 November 2023), Dukung Kebijakan dan Inovasi Inklusif, Indonesia-Australia Luncurkan “KONEKSI”

(Headtopics, 13 November 2023), Indonesia-Australia Perkuat Kerja Sama Riset dan Inovasi Lewat KONEKSI

(Headtopics, 13 November 2023), Lewat KONEKSI, Indonesia-Australia Berkolaborasi untuk Kebijakan & Inovasi Inklusif

(Info Bandung, 13 November 2023), Bappenas: Program Koneksi RI-Australia perkuat pilar transformasi

(Beritaja, 13 November 2023), Bappenas: Program Koneksi Ri-australia Perkuat Pilar Transformasi 

(IQPLUS, 13 November 2023), Bappenas: Program KONEKSI Perkuat Pilar Transformasi RI

(Newsexplorer, 13 November 2023), Pemerintah RI Gandeng Australia Luncurkan Program KONEKSI, Nilainya Rp 499 M

(Cobisnis, 13 November 2023), Indonesia-Australia Luncurkan Program Koneksi

(Metapos, 13 November 2023), Indonesia-Australia Luncurkan Program Koneksi

(Jakarta Inews, 13 November 2023), BAPPENAS: PROGRAM KONEKSI RI-AUSTRALIA PERKUAT PILAR TRANSFORMASI

(Berita Aja, 13 November 2023), Bappenas: Kolaborasi peneliti bisa perkuat perencanaan Pembangunan

(Jiwa Muda Indo, 13 November 2023), KONEKSI: Indonesia-Australia Government Cooperation Program

(Berita Baru, 13 November 2023), Program Hibah Riset RI-Australia Tahap 2 Diluncurkan, Terbuka untuk Semua Kalangan

(Hallo Indo, 13 November 2023), Lewat KONEKSI, Indonesia-Australia Berkolaborasi untuk Kebijakan &Inovasi Inklusif

(Akurat.co, 13 November 2023), RI Gandeng Australia Kerja Sama Riset Di Bidang Kesehatan, Energi, Pangan Hingga Ekonomi Biru Lewat Program KONEKSI

(InfoPublik, 14 November 2023), KONEKSI: Kemitraan Indonesia-Australia untuk Kebijakan dan Inovasi Inklusif

(IQ Plus, 14 November 2023), Melalui Program KONEKSI, Indonesia dan Australia Perkuat Kerja Sama Riset dan Inovasi

(Akurat, 13 November 2023), RI Gandeng Australia Kerja Sama Riset Di Bidang Kesehatan, Energi, Pangan Hingga Ekonomi Biru Lewat Program KONEKSI

(Kuat Baca, 13 November 2023), Program Koneksi Australia-Indonesia Menguatkan Riset Perguruan Tinggi di Indonesia

(Koran SN, 13 November 2023), Program KONEKSI Diharapkan Dorong Ekonomi Berbasis Pengetahuan

(Republik Merdeka, 13 November 2023), Dukung Kemajuan Riset, Bappenas dan BRIN Serta Kedubes Australia Luncurkan Program KONEKSI

(Suara Merdeka Jakarta, 13 November 2023), Program KONEKSI, Sebuah kemitraan antara Australia – Indonesia untuk Kebijakan dan Inovasi Inklusif Diluncurkan

(Koran Jakarta, 13 November 2023), KONEKSI : Platform Kemitraan Pengetahuan Australia-Indonesia

(Ipol, 13 November 2023), Indonesia-Australia Buka Kesempatan Ilmuwan Gelar Riset Melalui Pogram Baru KONEKSI

(Verified News Explorer Network, 13 November 2023), Mendikbud: Program KONEKSI Kuatkan Riset Perguruan Tinggi di Indonesia

(Edu.serupput.com, 14 November 2023), Komitmen Kerja Sama Riset dan Inovasi, Indonesia Menerima Hibah Rp499 Miliar dari Australia

• Deputy for Human Development, Society, and Culture at the Ministry of National Development Planning/National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas), Amich Alhumami, stated that the KONEKSI programme will significantly contribute to strengthening Indonesia’s transformation pillars in the National Long-Term Development Plan (RPJPN) for 2025–2045. According to him, two points make the KONEKSI program highly relevant. Amich also hopes that the KONEKSI programme can generate best practices that will form the foundation for strengthening the triple-helix collaboration between the government, universities, and industries.

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(Koran Jakarta, 14 November 2023), Kemitraan RI-Australia Perkuat Pilar Transformasi Ekonomi

(Koran Jakarta, P. 5, 14 November 2023), Kemitraan RI-Australia Perkuat Pilar Transformasi Ekonomi

• The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) ensures that all research schemes under the second phase of the Indonesia-Australia research collaboration are open to all. The Head of BRIN, Laksana Tri Handoko, stated that despite being designed as an open scheme, the research programme will still adhere to a top-down principle. Laksana Tri Handoko also assures that Australia, as a global partner in the KONEKSI programme, will receive the best proposals, and the research will be executed by a team of researchers with a strong track record in their respective fields.

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(Tempo.co, 13 November 2023), Program Hibah Riset RI-Australia Tahap 2 Diluncurkan, Terbuka untuk Semua Kalangan

(InfoBandung, 13 November 2023), BRIN: Skema Riset RI-Australia Tahap Kedua Terbuka bagi Semua Kalangan

(MSN, 14 November 2023), Program Hibah Riset RI-Australia Tahap 2 Diluncurkan, Terbuka untuk Semua Kalangan

(Nusantara TV, 13 November 2023), BRIN: Skema Riset RI-Australia Tahap Kedua Terbuka bagi Semua Kalangan

• The Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, Nadiem Anwar Makarim, stated that the KONEKSI programme will strengthen the research ecosystem in both Indonesia and Australia. This programme facilitates universities and research institutions in conducting innovative research activities, particularly through collaboration between institutions and scientific communities affiliated with both universities and non-university research institutions.

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(Antara Yogya, 14 November 2023), Program KONEKSI Perkuat Ekosistem Riset RI-Australia

(Inilah Koran, P. 8, 14 November 2023), Indonesia-Australia Kolaborasi Lewat Program KONEKSI

• The Australian Ambassador to Indonesia, Penny Williams, hopes that the Australia-Indonesia Knowledge, Technology, and Innovation Collaboration (KONEKSI) programme can generate multidisciplinary research to drive a knowledge-based economy. According to Ambassador Williams, through KONEKSI, cooperation between Australia and Indonesia will move in a more transformative direction as the programme contributes to the creation of innovative solutions for inclusive policies and technology.

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(Beritaja, 13 November 2023), Program KONEKSI Diharapkan Dorong Ekonomi Berbasis Pengetahuan

(InfoBandung, 13 November 2023), Program KONEKSI Diharapkan Dorong Ekonomi Berbasis Pengetahuan

(Koran SN, 13 November 2023), Program KONEKSI Diharapkan Dorong Ekonomi Berbasis Pengetahuan

• Deputy for Human Development, Society, and Culture at the Ministry of National Development Planning/National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas), Amich Alhumami, stated that collaboration among researchers, whether from the government, universities, or independent institutions, can strengthen the development of national planning documents. Alhumami made these remarks during a talk at the launch event of the KONEKSI programme in Jakarta on Monday (11/13/23). On the same occasion, Alhumami also appreciated the KONEKSI programme, which is the result of a partnership between the governments of Australia and Indonesia. According to Alhumami, the programme, which emphasises a multi-disciplinary scientific approach, is relevant in the context of formulating national policies, a task assigned to Bappenas.

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(Antara, 13 November 2023), Bappenas: Kolaborasi Peneliti Bisa Perkuat Perencanaan Pembangunan

(IQ Plus, 14 November 2023), Bappenas: Kolaborasi Peneliti Bisa Perkuat Perencanaan Pembangunan

• Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology Nadiem Anwar Makarim stated that the KONEKSI program which will run from 2023 to 2027 aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration between universities and industries for joint research and projects with appropriate financial support.

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(Aulanews.id, 15 November 2023), Indonesia-Australia Perkuat Kerja Sama Riset dan Inovasi Lewat KONEKSI

AUSTRALIA

Research sector 

• Academy president Jagadish addressed The Australian Academy of Science Symposium. The Academy discussed how international research collaborations are at risk from new national security measures. 
• The Academy of Science issued a position paper on managing research misconduct. 
• ACOLA released a report on Australia’s research assessment system, finding room for improvement. 

Climate change 

• The ANU will hold a webinar on the state of environmental rights in Indonesia (07 Dec) 

• The Climate Council called for a plan to phase out fossil fuels to tackle risks threatening Pacific Islands. 

• ClimateWorks issued ‘Australia can still decarbonise in line with the Paris Agreement. 

• ClimateWorks issued ‘How could Australia actually get to net zero? Here’s how’. 
• Next week will be the ANU Energy Update 2023, on 28 November – online tickets available. 

• Consulting firm KPMG issued a Net Zero Readiness Report. 
• The WMO said greenhouse gases in the atmosphere hit a new record. 

GEDSI 

• The NHMRC and Department of Health and Aged Care are developing a Statement on Sex, Gender, Variations of Sex Characteristics and Sexual Orientation in Health and Medical Research, currently open for consultation. 

Digital 

• The Lowy issued ‘The Bletchley Park artificial intelligence summit: Good optics, less substance’. 

• The ABS issued ‘Digital platform workers in Australia’. 

• Last Friday The Academy of the Humanities held their Annual Symposium on exploring the past and futures of automation, in collaboration with the ARC Centre for Excellence on Automated Decision-Making and Society. This Friday, The Academy of Social Sciences for Australia will hold their symposium on Digital Society.

INDONESIA

Research and Technology

• BRIN, through the Nuclear Technology Polytechnic of Indonesia (Poltek Nuklir), is committed to preparing human resources capable of operating Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) technology.
• The Enhanced Regional EU-ASEAN Dialogue Instrument (E-READI) visited the research facilities and infrastructure of BRIN in the Soekarno Science and Technology Area (KST) in Cibinong to study the RI-ASEAN landscape.
• The Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology organized the World Scientific Forum of Indonesia (WSFI), which serves as a discussion space and platform for gathering ideas from university rectors, the diaspora, and academics to collaborate with the industry. 
• The Centre for Appropriate Technology Research (PRTTG) at BRIN has developed an initial concept of how technology will be applied, with specific precision in manufacturing engineering, focusing more specifically on machines and wider precision in agriculture.
• The University of Melbourne and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology announced a bilateral research partnership that will focus on addressing global challenges in engineering, particularly in the application of technology in the IKN.
• The Directorate General of Research and Development of BRIN and the Ministry of Health’s Research and Development Agency formed an independent core expert team to conduct a risk analysis study on dengue control research with Wolbachia technology.
• The Hydrodynamics Technology Research Centre (PRTH) BRIN collaborates with PT Industri Kapal Indonesia (Persero) concerning research on building strategy and quality control systems for the construction of mini-liquid natural gas ships.

Research and Innovation

• BRIN is addressing Indonesia’s agricultural challenges, including the aging farmer demographic and limited quality seeds, by implementing technology-based innovations such as Agriculture 4.0 and the Internet of Things (IoT) for sustainable food production.
• BRIN is developing the Micro Electric Vehicle-Teleoperated Driving System (MEVi-TDS), a prototype micro-sized electric vehicle that is operable remotely via a Wi-Fi network.
• The Directorate General of Higher Education, Research, and Technology and Kedaireka Program (Cooperation in the Business World and Creative Creations) will organize the Merdeka Innovation Summit 2023 (MIS) on November 16-17, 2023.
• The Health Research Organization (ORK) of BRIN and Prof. Dr. Sulianti Saroso Infectious Disease Hospital (RS- PISS) have signed an MoU to expand their research collaboration on infectious and non-infectious diseases, including infectious diseases, vaccine drugs, precision and regenerative treatments, as well as health tools and detection.
• 204 researchers worldwide attended the Annual International Conference (AIC) at Syiah Kuala University (USK), Aceh, to share and exchange research findings, perspectives, and ideas.
• Indonesia is ranked fifth globally in the field of research and development (R&D) collaboration between universities and industries, according to the Global Innovation Index 2023. With the achieved results, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology is committed to maintaining and further promoting collaboration between universities and industries to accelerate Indonesia’s development.
• Indonesia’s innovation level has seen an improvement, ranking 61^st globally according to the Global Innovation Index 2023 released by the World Intellectual Property Organization. This achievement is attributed to the hard work of universities, industry partners, the media, and the government in promoting the development and enhancement of the innovation ecosystem in Indonesia.
• Telkom University and the University of Wollongong, Australia, have collaborated on creating a tidal flood monitoring and mitigation system called Tide Eye, which is based on artificial intelligence (AI) and combines drone technology with the Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure.
• The Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology Regulation (Permendikbudristek) 53/2023 encourages the emergence of innovations in final projects at universities. With this regulation, the thesis is not the only determining factor for students’ graduation.

Research and Funding

• The Director of Talent Management at BRIN, Raden Arthur Ario Lelono, highlighted BRIN’s research funding and educational qualifications strategies, emphasising the crucial role of universities, particularly in programs like Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM), BARISTA (Research and Innovation Talent Assistance), and others.
• Presidential candidate Ganjar Pranowo stated he would increase research funding to 1% of GDP in the “Sarasehan 100 Ekonom” event organized by INDEF and CNBC Indonesia.
• The Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology provides a scholarship for Ph.D. students amounting to up to IDR 50 million, who have completed their dissertation proposal defence or are in the process of completing their doctoral dissertation. The scholarship covers funding for leading or government-priority-topic research that contributes to national science and technology advancement.

Research and Women

• The Acting Director General of Higher Education, Research, and Technology at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, Nizam, emphasises that the government is committed to creating a healthy and harassment-free higher education environment, with perpetrators of sexual harassment facing sanctions.

Environment and Climate Change (ECC)

• The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), and BRIN are collaborating to seek the best methods to address the microplastic issues.
• In the 42^nd UNESCO General Conference, the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, Suharti, emphasised that Indonesia will be committed to inclusive innovation and research for sustainable resources, supporting biodiversity conservation, and green and blue economic initiatives.
• BRIN revealed anthropogenic activities related to human activities, such as land clearing, peatland drainage, and large-scale plantation expansion, often lead to forest and land fires.
• BRIN has warned the public to be aware of the potential for extreme weather in several regions of Indonesia in the coming times. The threat is due to several global climate phenomena, including warming or rising temperatures in the South China Sea.
• As instructed by President Joko Widodo, coal-fired power plants (PLTU) in Indonesia have installed scrubbers, an exhaust air system device to minimize air pollution.
• The Head of the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), Dwikorita Karnawati, stated that based on data from the World Meteorological Organization, the year 2023 was declared the hottest year in the history of climate records.
• The government has established the Nuclear Energy Program Implementation Organization (NEPIO) to study the development of Nuclear Power Plants (PLTN) to achieve Indonesia’s Net Zero Emission by 2060.
• The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources aims to commence commercial operation of Nuclear Power Plants (PLTN) in Indonesia by 2032 as part of the transition program to renewable energy, with the development plan outlined in the draft of the National Energy Policy Government Regulation.
• The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of South Sulawesi collaborates with the Indonesian National Army (TNI), BRIN, and BMKG to conduct Weather Modification Technology (TMC) to address prolonged drought.
• Based on research and data from Climate Central, the Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) and BRIN revealed that five cities/districts in Indonesia are predicted to be at risk of rapid submersion due to rising sea levels and climate crisis.

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Updates supported by Australian Council of Learned Academies (ACOLA)