Undiknas Receives Visit from Prof. Dr. Bomer Pasaribu for National Productivity Collaboration Exploration

Denpasar – Universitas Pendidikan Nasional (Undiknas) recently welcomed an honorary visit from Prof. Dr. Bomer Pasaribu, S.H., S.E., M.S., Chair of the National Productivity Institute Work Team, former Minister of Manpower, and former Indonesian Ambassador to Denmark. This visit marks the initial stage of exploring collaboration between Undiknas and the Directorate General of Vocational Training and National Productivity Development (August 2, 2024).

The planned collaboration will encompass various programs, including training, research, conferences, and workshops to be held regularly at Undiknas. This initiative aims to enhance national capacity and productivity through vocational education and the development of skills relevant to industry needs.

Additionally, this collaboration will provide opportunities for speakers from various member countries of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) to visit Undiknas and share their knowledge with students. This will offer international insights and facilitate beneficial knowledge exchange for both parties.

The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) is an intergovernmental organization established in 1961 with the goal of increasing productivity in the Asia-Pacific region through mutual cooperation. The APO contributes to the sustainable socioeconomic development of the region through policy advisory services, acting as a think tank, and initiating smart programs in the industry, agriculture, service, and public sectors.

The APO plays a crucial role in assisting member economies in formulating national strategies for enhanced productivity through various capacity-building efforts, including research and centers of excellence among members. It is nonpolitical, nonprofit, and nondiscriminatory.

The current membership of the APO includes 21 economies, comprising Bangladesh, Cambodia, the Republic of China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, and Vietnam.

The collaboration between Undiknas and the Directorate General of Vocational Training and National Productivity Development is expected to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 4 on quality education, Goal 8 on decent work and economic growth, and Goal 17 on partnerships for the goals. By facilitating knowledge exchange and skills development, this collaboration aims to strengthen the competitiveness and productivity of the national workforce in a global context.

Through this initiative, Undiknas continues to demonstrate its commitment to being an educational institution that focuses not only on academic development but also on making tangible contributions to sustainable social and economic development.