Science and technology in Indonesia

The CASA/IPTN CN-235 is a medium-range twin-engined transport plane that was jointly developed by CASA of Spain and IPTN of Indonesia as a regional airliner and military transport.
Vaccine vials in Bio Farma, Bandung.

Indonesia is to be considered as one of the leading countries in science and technology developments. There are numerous examples of notable scientific and technological innovation, developments and achievements contributed by Indonesians. Despite being a developing country, Indonesia is one of a handful nations that have developed their own aerospace technology.[1]

Since Joko Widodo administration, science and technology development in Indonesia become one aspect subjected to reform. Currently, after 2021 reform in Indonesian science and technology affairs, the republic's Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology is the official body in charge of science and technology development in the nation after the disbandment of the Ministry of Research and Technology. The government of Joko Widodo also established National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), as the sole multidisciplinary sciences, research, and technology development superagency dedicated to science and research in the country, replacing the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) and other state research and development agencies.

Since 2018 Indonesian government increased their research and development allocation. In 2018, government allocated Rp33 trillion (approximately US$2,317,985,439 as on 6 September 2021). In 2019, government allocated Rp35 trillion (approximately US$2,458,469,405 as on 6 September 2021). In 2020, government allocated Rp36 trillion (approximately US$2,528,712,000 as on 6 September 2021) for research and development.[2] Despite has increasing trend over years, it is very small, roughly around 0.31% of Indonesia's gross domestic product.[3] Not only that, private sector contribution on Indonesia research is very low. In 2020, 83.88% research funding relied on government, followed by universities (2.65%), business companies (9.15%), and non-profit private groups (4.33%).[4]

  1. ^ Marguerite Afra Sapiie. "N-219: Propelling Indonesia's aerospace industry". The Jakarta Post.
  2. ^ Fauzi; Budiman, Budisantoso (6 September 2021). "Anggota DPR menyoroti kewenangan Dewan Pengarah BRIN". Antara News. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
  3. ^ Dongche, Yenglis; Radjah, Jimmy (4 May 2021). "Anggaran Riset Indonesia Terendah di ASEAN". infoanggaran.com. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
  4. ^ Ulya, Fika Nurul; Jatmiko, Bambang P. (4 March 2020). "Ristekdikti: 80 Persen Dana Riset Masih Andalkan APBN". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 6 September 2021.