Building sustainable future through lifelong learning and skill development
through lifelong learning and skill development
Programme
The world is facing a critical stage in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Despite progress, a recent report reveals only 16% of SDG targets are on track, with many facing setbacks. Factors like climate change, economic struggles, and the pandemic have hindered progress. This public seminar, co-hosted by Prakerja and United in Diversity Foundation, aims to address this challenge. We recognize the importance of investing in people and skills development for a sustainable future.
Why is this event important?
- Skills Gap and Decent Jobs: The event explores innovative solutions to bridge the skills gap and equip individuals with the tools they need for decent work.
- Lifelong Learning: In today's rapidly evolving world, lifelong learning is crucial. The seminar will highlight approaches to encourage continuous skills development throughout one's career.
- Building a Sustainable Future: By focusing on education, training, and entrepreneurship, we can create a skilled workforce that drives economic growth and contributes to a more sustainable future, aligned with SDGs 4, 8, and 17.
The Case of Indonesia:
Indonesia, like many countries, faces its own workforce challenges. Prior to the pandemic, a high Youth NEET rate (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) and low training participation presented obstacles to economic growth. The COVID-19 crisis further worsened these issues, particularly for vulnerable populations.
Indonesia's Prakerja program, a key co-host of this event, emerged as a successful response. It provided scholarships, flexible training schedules, and leveraged e-commerce platforms, effectively addressing financial and informational barriers. By equipping individuals with hard and soft skills, as well as fostering entrepreneurship, Prakerja directly supports SDGs 4 (Quality Education), 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
Join us on Saturday, June 29th, 2024 from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM WIB (Western Indonesia Time) as we explore these critical issues with Professor Jeffrey Sachs, a world-renowned economist and the Director of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN). Professor Sachs' expertise will provide valuable insights on how strategic investments in skills development and collaborative efforts can accelerate progress towards achieving the SDGs.
Agenda
Prof. Boediono
Vice President of The Republic of Indonesia 2009-2014
Prof. H. Boediono, B.Sc., M.Ec., Ph.D., served as the 11th Vice President of Indonesia from October 20, 2009, to October 20, 2014. He was elected in the 2009 presidential election alongside the incumbent president, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. Prior to his vice presidency, he held several significant positions, including Governor of Bank Indonesia, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Minister of Finance, Minister of National Development Planning/Head of Bappenas, and Director of Bank Indonesia (now equivalent to Deputy Governor). He currently serves as a professor at the Faculty of Economics, Universitas Gadjah Mada. Those who frequently interact with him often refer to him as "The man to get the job done."
“Building sustainable future through lifelong learning and skill development”
Prof. Jeffrey Sachs
is University Professor and Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, where he directed the Earth Institute from 2002 until 2016. He is the President of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, Co-Chair of the Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition, Commissioner of the UN Broadband Commission for Development, academician of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences at the Vatican, and Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah Honorary Distinguished Professor at Sunway University. He has been Special Advisor to three United Nations Secretaries-General, and currently serves as an SDG Advocate under Secretary General António Guterres. He spent over twenty years as a professor at Harvard University, where he received his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees. Sachs has received 42 honorary doctorates, and his recent awards include the 2022 Tang Prize in Sustainable Development and the Legion of Honor by decree of the President of the Republic of France.
Questions & Answers
Denni Puspa Purbasari
Executive Director, Project Management Office of Kartu Prakerja, Government of the Republic of Indonesia
Denni Puspa Purbasari has been the Executive Director of the Project Management Office (PMO) of Kartu Prakerja Program at the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs since March 2020. She is also a lecturer in the Department of Economics, Universitas Gadjah Mada. She earned her Ph.D. in Economics at the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2006. Before serving at PMO Kartu Prakerja Program, she was the Economic Deputy Chief of Staff for the President of the Republic of Indonesia from 2015-2020 and the Assistant to the Economic Advisor for the Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia from 2009-2014. She is the recipient of Satya Lencana Karya Satya X, the Fulbright Scholarship, the Stanford Calderwood Student Teaching Award, the James C. Campbell Thesis Research Award, the Beverly Sears Student Research Award, and the University of Colorado Fellowship
Bapak Tantowi Yahya
President, United in Diversity Foundation
Amb. Tantowi Yahya currently serves as the President of United in Diversity and the President Commissioner of Kura Kura Bali, which currently build a sustainable and world-class integrated tourism hub (Cultural, Technological, Hospitality, Medical, Leisure, Marine and Educational) that upholds the Harmony of Tri Hita Karana and the Beauty of the Bali Landscape. Previously he was an Ambassador of Indonesia to New Zealand, Samoa and Tonga, and appointed as Indonesian Roving Ambassador for the Asia Pacific. Besides being a businessman, he is an artist and lately also a politician where he previously served as member of parliament. He is also known as a TV presenter, Master of Ceremony, Music producer, country singer, and a social worker.
Prof. Arif Satria
Rector IPB University
Prof. Arif Satrio is the Rector of IPB University for the 2023-2028 term. He earned his bachelor's degree in agricultural socio-economics from IPB's Faculty of Agriculture. Two years after graduation, he became a lecturer in the socio-economics of fisheries at IPB's Faculty of Fisheries in 1997. He completed his master's degree in Rural Sociology at IPB in 1999 and his Ph.D. in Marine Policy at Kagoshima University, Japan, in 2006. In 2017, He was elected Rector of IPB. Two years later, he was awarded the title of Permanent Professor of Political Ecology at IPB's FEMA. Outside IPB, he has served as an advisor to the Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (2012-2019) and a member of the supervisory board of Perum Perikanan Indonesia (2013-2017). He also chaired the Indonesian Rectors Forum in 2020.
Venue & Participation
The Ballroom at Djakarta Theater
No. 9 Jalan M.H. Thamrin #2 Kec. Menteng, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10230
Saturday, June 29th, 2024
01.30 - 03.30 P.M. (GMT+7)
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Organizing Partners
The side event is hosted by the Project Management Office of Prakerja - Republic of Indonesia, in collaboration with:
