The YARSI Center for SDGs and Population demonstrated its pivotal role in advancing sustainable development through its participation in the SDGs Annual Conference (SAC) 2024 on October 7-8, 2024, in Jakarta. The event, themed “Innovation Towards a Golden Indonesia: The Interconnection of Quality Education, Employment, and Green Industry,” brought together key stakeholders including representatives from the World Economic Forum and LinkedIn to discuss critical issues in sustainable development. As a key academic institution working closely with Bappenas, the Center engaged in vital discussions on accelerating green industry, circular economy policies, supply chain transformation, and addressing challenges in the labor sector due to digital disruption. The conference highlighted innovative approaches to creating sustainable jobs through education and explored how green finance can support small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly in the agricultural sector. This participation strengthened the Center’s position as a vital contributor to Indonesia’s SDGs implementation framework, showcasing the powerful intersection of academic expertise with national development priorities.
The Center’s work demonstrates strong alignment with Bappenas’ key priority themes, particularly in advancing human capital development through comprehensive educational programs and research initiatives focused on sustainable development. In the realm of green economy transformation, the Center has established vital partnerships that actively promote environmental literacy and sustainable business practices across various sectors. Additionally, the Center embraces innovation and digital transformation by seamlessly integrating technological advancements with sustainable development principles in its programs and initiatives.
Through years of dedicated effort, the YARSI SDGs Center has built and maintained an extensive network of partnerships that yields significant impact. The Center serves as a crucial bridge for knowledge exchange between academic institutions and government agencies, while actively developing collaborative research projects with other SDGs centers nationwide. Its role extends to creating dynamic platforms that enable multi-stakeholder engagement in sustainable development initiatives. Moreover, the Center provides valuable support to Bappenas in monitoring and evaluating SDGs implementation, ensuring that progress aligns with national development goals. This comprehensive approach has positioned the Center as a key contributor to Indonesia’s sustainable development landscape, fostering meaningful collaborations that drive positive change across multiple sectors.
Overall, the event supported the achievement of SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities). YARSI University’s presence at SAC 2024 brought significant benefits by strengthening collaborative networks, developing academic and research capacities relevant to the SDGs, and enhancing the university’s role in sustainability efforts. This participation affirmed YARSI University’s active role in addressing global challenges through sustainable education and research.
