SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Have direct involvement in, or input into, national government or regional non-government organisations SDG policy development – including identifying problems and challenges, developing policies and strategies, modelling likely futures with and without interventions, monitoring and reporting on interventions, and enabling adaptive management

In fulfillment of its commitment to advancing the SDGs, UGM engages in partnerships with regional NGOs and government entities to formulate policies aligned with the SDGs. One notable collaboration involves UGM’s participation in the Indonesian Health Policy Network, wherein it aids the government in problem identification and the development of interventions and policies to address forthcoming challenges in health and welfare. Additionally, UGM collaborates with the WTO and Yale University to craft participatory and inclusive circular economy regulations, culminating in an agreement. Furthermore, researchers from PSE-UGM have contributed to the academic discourse by publishing three titles at COP-26 in 2021, and their papers have been accepted for presentation at COP-27 in 2022.

• National Forum (Fornas) XII: “Potential and Future Challenges in Transforming the Health System to Improve Quality and Equal Access to Health Services”

The Indonesian Health Policy Network (JKKI) in collaboration with the Center for Health Policy and Management (PKMK) FK-KMK UGM held the XII National Forum (Fornas), with the theme Potential and Future Challenges in Transforming the Health System to Improve the Quality and Equitable Access to Health Services. This forum discusses the role of policy analysts in supporting health system transformation related to transformation in the health financing pillar with priority discussions related to JKN and BPJS Health; the transformation of health financing also discusses strengthening it for primary services; the transformation of the health resilience system is discussed in relation to increasing the resilience of the pharmaceutical and medical equipment sectors along with emergency response capabilities; and this forum also discussed the transformation of the referral service system related to the development of hospitals and their services. To support the implementation of the transformation, the development of a Provincial Health System Dashboard (DaSK) was discussed which was held to invite universities to manage routine health data and knowledge related to health policies in each province; use of secondary health data and advocacy techniques that address practices for improving policy analyst skills; and a diabetes mellitus policy that discusses the situation in the field and formulates policy proposals. All activities at this forum were held to support the Ministry of Health and the Government of Indonesia to realize the transformation of the health system. The support provided in this National Forum is the provision of evidence-based and policy analysis in carrying out transformation in order to strengthen the six pillars in facing various future challenges that will come.

• National Forum (Fornas) XII: “Policy Analyst Role and Required Skills: Use of Secondary Health Data and Advocacy Techniques”

The National Forum (Fornas) XII also discussed “Policy Analyst Role and Required Skills: Use of Secondary Health Data and Advocacy Techniques.” The discussion emphasizes the importance of the evidence base and advocacy skills to support the policy development process. The discussion is concluded by a policy brief presentation with the topics “Integration of Telehealth-Based Mental Health Services” and “Reporting Data and Survey Data: Should They Be Contradicted?”. Policy briefs were then discussed and responded to by the government representatives who are Chair of the Data Analysis Working Team, Data, and Information Center of the Ministry of Health and Chair of the Public Health Primary Care Integration Working Team of the Ministry of Health.

• The 2021 AIHII National Convention Raises Topics Related to the Global South

UGM, which is involved in the International Relations Science Association (AIHII), is holding the XII AIHII National Convention with the theme “Mainstreaming the Global South: Reorienting Indonesian International Relations Studies.” This forum encourages solidarity from southern countries and the spirit of emancipation as an agenda for reorienting the study of international relations and hopes that the production of knowledge rooted in the perspective and experience of southern countries will be able to enrich the body of knowledge. The forum discussed the global south as an important topic as a region involved in the movement and refers to resistance to neo-liberal capitalism. The forum also raised the issue of Papua and international support for intermestic political studies within the framework of the global south. It explained about the background of Papua’s conditions, especially poverty, infrastructure, health, education, and economic problems. The forum activities included the socialization of AIHII epistemic communities and panel discussions, followed by a commission meeting and ending with a plenary session that formulated several policy recommendations.

• PSPD and FISIPOL UGM Hold Circular Economy Policy Forum

UGM Center for World Trade Studies (PSPD) and FISIPOL UGM held a Sustainable Development, Circular Economy and Industrial Transformation Policy Forum as a part of the UGM International Forum for Inclusive and Sustainable Development in the Southeast Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean Region. Facing the importance of a circular economy to replace traditional economies that exploit resources and have a negative impact on the environment, the forum aims to produce circular economy-based trade and industrial transformation policy proposals from the n-helix multi-party dialogue. The forum involved the World Trade Organization/WTO Chairs, H.E. Dandy Iswara (Deputy Permanent Representative of the Republic of Indonesia II to Geneva/Ambassador), and Prof. Daniel C. Esty of Yale University. The event was filled with policy formulation sessions. The Policy Forum produced an agreement in the form of formulating circular economy regulations that are participatory and accommodating to various aspirations. Some of the conclusions that emerge include (1) the establishment of regulations that are not simply top-down and minimally supervised but are accompanied by multi-sector alternatives; (2) increasing research on intangible aspects such as lifestyle patterns; (3) the formation of a circular economy flow solution chart that maximizes elements of custom, religion, education, culture, law and local economy.

• PSE Contributes to the UNFCCC Summit

The Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) is a program funded by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to support sustainable energy and transport systems which are development priorities for countries in the Global South. CCG also supports preparations for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) summit (COP26), which will be held in Glasgow in November 2021. This activity bridges the gap between academic research and the policy needs of the government. To facilitate this, CCG invites academics to write academic evidence related to critical topics directly related to the energy transition. The articles will be published as a policy brief series initiated by the CCG. The process of selecting and reviewing policy briefs is carried out like reviewing academic articles. PSE-UGM researchers succeeded in publishing three titles at COP-26 in 2021. In 2022, several papers from PSE-UGM researchers have also been accepted for further publication at COP-27.

Initiate and participate in cross-sectoral dialogue about the SDGs, e.g. conferences involving government or NGOs

In the year 2022, UGM facilitates dialogues encompassing diverse formats, including Focus Group Discussions (FDG), seminars, and webinars, addressing a spectrum of SDGs topics. The engagements actively engage stakeholders, seeking to conclude collaborative policies that incorporate perspectives from both governmental and NGOs.

• Focus Group Discussion (FGD) Amendment Bill on Energy

Focus Group Discussion (FGD) of the Amendment Bill on Energy was held by the Secretary General of the Regional Representative Council of the Republic of Indonesia and the UGM Center for Environmental Studies (PSLH). In 2022, Committee 2 of the DPD RI agreed to revise Law Number 30 of 2007 concerning Energy. Committee 2 of the DPD RI is a permanent organ of the DPD RI, which has a scope of duties in the management of natural resources and management of other economic resources. The mechanism for drafting the Bill on Amendments to the Energy Law was carried out by capturing community aspirations and empirical research carried out together with universities, namely UGM and Brawijaya University (Malang).

• Commission VII Holds FGD with UGM Energy Experts to Discuss the EBET Bill
• FGD: The New and Renewable Energy Bill is considered to have not strengthened the growth of the local manufacturing industry

Commission VII DPR RI is drafting the New Energy and Renewable Energy Bill (RUU EBET). Currently, the DPR is still waiting for the Problem Inventory List (DIM) from the government to finalize the bill. The DPR RI Commission VII EBET Bill Legislation Working Visit at the Faculty of Engineering, Gajah Mada University (UGM) was specifically carried out to provide input regarding the EBET Bill. UGM provides input regarding the development of new and renewable energy, if carried out seriously it will be able to foster job creation by growing and developing local manufacturing industries that are able to produce EBT products from within their own country. UGM provides input regarding the development of new and renewable energy, if carried out seriously it will be able to foster job creation by growing and developing local manufacturing industries that are able to produce EBT products from within their own country. Don’t let Indonesia use products from outside and end up in debt.

• Focus Group Discussion (FGD): “Energy Diversification and Challenges of the Transition to Clean Energy amidst Political (Geo) Realism”

FISIPOL UGM held an FGD on energy transition involving the Head of the Center for Policy Strategy for the Asia Pacific and Africa Region, the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). To achieve the energy transition, there are many things that Indonesia needs, one of which is related to the issue of energy financing or funding. New Renewable Energy (EBT) is known as an environmentally friendly energy source, but the technology is not cheap. Unlike funding for petroleum energy, EBT requires very large initial costs. But when operating, the EBT costs are almost non-existent. To meet these funding needs, foreign investment needs to be increased, domestic market potential needs to be maximized, the reach of the domestic EBT market needs to be expanded, and so on. In terms of regulations, the government has also issued many things that are needed. However, if the funding problem cannot be resolved then EBT would be difficult to be realized.

• Multisector Synergy to Realize Sustainable Indonesian River Restoration

UGM Vocational School held the Indonesian River Restoration Movement (GRSI) Congress #3. The GRSI Congress was held as a forum for agencies, industry, communities, academics and practitioners to meet, discuss and collaborate in supporting the Empowerment of the River Restoration Movement in Indonesia. Rivers have played a role in being the lifeblood of mankind for a long time by providing sustainable water availability. However, currently the environmental sustainability of rivers is under threat that cannot be underestimated. Handling river problems requires multi-sector understanding so that the resulting treatment can be comprehensive and respond appropriately to threats to river sustainability.

Participate in international collaboration on gathering or measuring data for the SDGs

In alignment with UGM’s commitment to contribute to the realization of SDGs through both direct and indirect engagement in data collection and measurement, the university actively engages in international collaborations encompassing diverse research activities, discussion forums, and workshops within a research framework. A subset of these initiatives entails collaborative research endeavors with other institutions, aiming to address local and regional challenges and provide viable solutions.

• ANGEL FEB UGM Project, Movement to Build Green Entrepreneurship Leadership

UGM’s Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) is committed to creating an entrepreneurial ecosystem that prioritizes environmental friendliness. One of them is realized in FEB UGM’s participation in the ASEAN Network for Green Entrepreneurship and Leadership (ANGEL) program. This activity is co-funded by the institutions involved. The ANGEL project aims to support college graduates and marginalized minority groups in obtaining a better life. This is achieved through green entrepreneurship which they will lead. ANGEL is a project that has a work period of three years. Starting in 2021. In the first year ANGEL completed diagnostic activities and gap analysis for green leadership development. In 2022 the ANGEL project will focus on strengthening the development of green communities in each ASEAN country involved. ANGEL’s research, mentoring and collaboration with government, business and society are also targets in the second year.

• UGM and Japan Cooperate to Develop Superior Clones of Indonesian Forest Plants

The UGM Faculty of Forestry is collaborating with the Japan International Research Center for Agriculture Science (JIRCAS), Japan, to carry out research collaboration in increasing the resilience of tropical forests through the management and utilization of genetic resources that are capable of adapting to climate change. This research collaboration aims to obtain superior plant clones from tropical forest plant species that can adapt to climate change and improve the forest as a whole. It is hoped that this collaboration can also have an impact on efforts to increase forest conservation in Indonesia as well as provide social and economic impacts for communities living around forests.

• Research and Education Collaboration between ACIAR and UGM

The Australian Center for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) collaborates with UGM in the research “Prevention and Management of huánglóngbìng (citrus greening disease) to Safeguard the Future of the Citrus Industry in Australia, China and Indonesia.” Researchers visited research fields and orange nurseries in Purworejo and orange plantations owned by farmers, discussing the progress of student research at the UGM Biotechnology Study Center. Researchers examined kemuning plants around the Borobudur area and showed the presence of Diaphorina citri which is the vector for Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus which causes huánglóngbìng.

• Bottleneck Analysis of the Malaria Programme in Kalimantan and Sulawesi

According to the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) data 2020, 27 districts in Kalimantan and Sulawesi showed slow progress towards malaria elimination for over five years. To identify specific challenges in each district and provide recommendations to accelerate the attainment of malaria elimination targets in the remaining 18 districts, a bottleneck analysis was conducted by the NMCP in collaboration with the Center of Tropical Medicine, Gadjah Mada University (Center of Tropmed UGM). WHO supported the analysis from August 2020 to March 2021 in 14 districts in Kalimantan and Sulawesi Islands; another four districts were supported by UNICEF. The Center of Tropmed UGM also facilitated and monitored the implementation of given recommendations and provided immediate technical corrections.

• DPP FISIPOL UGM Holds Dissemination of Collaboration Research Results with KU Leuven

The Department of Politics and Government, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (DPP FISIPOL) UGM held a public discussion entitled “Two Sides of Diversity in Schools: Reflections on Tolerance and Perceptions of Harmony from Educational Actors in Indonesia.” This discussion is a dissemination of collaborative research results between the DPP FISIPOL UGM and KU Leuven. The first research tried to examine the efforts of Islamic political actors to carry out Islamization in Senior High Schools (SMA) and found the conclusion that Indonesian education was full of political contestation. The second research describes the perceptions of local teachers in Ambon schools regarding peace. This research explores the extent of Indonesian education’s efforts to resolve or minimize the risk of conflict from time to time. Based on surveys and statistical data processing, school teachers in Ambon have a positive perception of peace in Ambon. The third research explains the politics of emotion and tolerance in multicultural classroom programs. One of the findings is that with the existence of multicultural classes, multicultural values and discourse, tolerance and peace are not only objects of learning in the classroom but are also implemented in the practice of interaction between students in daily activities. This allows multicultural values and discourse, tolerance and peace to be embedded and develop naturally.

Through international collaboration and research, review comparative approaches and develop international best practice on tackling the SDGs

By establishing collaborations with international counterparts, UGM instigates and undertakes research across diverse activities aimed at evaluating the progress of SDGs. The university disseminates best practices through workshops, international conferences, and seminars. Numerous partnerships with international entities actively contribute to addressing local issues and supporting marginalized groups.

• International Network for the Demographic Evaluation of Populations and Their Health (INDEPTH)
• Sleman HDSS Data Collection 8th Cycle 2022

UGM is also a member of the International Network for the Demographic Evaluation of Populations and Their Health (INDEPTH). INDEPTH is a global network of health and demographic surveillance systems (HDSSs) that provide a more complete picture of the health status of communities. Since they collect data from whole communities over extended time periods, they more accurately reflect health and population problems in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). By monitoring new health threats, tracking population changes through fertility rates, death rates, migration, morbidity and measuring the effect of policy interventions on communities, we provide information that enables policy-makers to make informed decisions and to adapt their programmes to changing conditions. As a part of the INDEPTH work programmes, UGM conducted HDSS project with Sleman Regency. HDSS Sleman is a surveillance system that collects data on population transitions, health status and social transitions periodically over a certain period of time.

• Cochrane Indonesia
• In Collaboration with Cochrane Malaysia, Cochrane Indonesia and CEBU FKKMK UGM to Organize a Risk of Bias 2 (RoB 2) Workshop in Systematic Reviews 2022

UGM is a member of Cochrane Indonesia, part of the global Cochrane network. Cochrane is a global community that works together to improve health and healthcare for all. In 2022, one of UGM’s activities within the Cochrane platform is organising a Risk of Bias 2 (RoB 2) Workshop in Systematic Reviews.

• Tropical Education (tropED) Network for Education in International Health

As a member of the network of Tropical Education (tropED) Network for Education in International Health, UGM has conducted various research and activities. tropEd provides postgraduate opportunities for education and training contributing to sustainable development. It focuses on improving the management of health services for disadvantaged populations. The innovative approach is based on the mobility of people, the exchange of experiences in different disciplines and the establishment of a common standard in education and training.

• International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO)

UGM is a member of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO). IUFRO, is a global network for voluntary cooperation. The network is open to all individuals and organizations dedicated to forest and forest products research and related disciplines. IUFRO aims to contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations.

Collaborate with NGOs to tackle the SDGs through: student volunteering programmes, research programmes, or development of educational resources

UGM, in adhering to the principles of “Tri Dharma,” engages its faculty and students in advancing the SDGs through education, research, and community service. These initiatives encompass various activities involving NGOs. Programs aligned with SDGs, including environmental conservation, animal welfare, and community empowerment, are executed through practical learning experiences such as student volunteering programs (KKN), research initiatives, and the development of educational resources.

Student Volunteering Programmes

• UGM Community Service Student Team Develops Klego Reservoir Tourism Potential

The UGM KKN PPM student team carried out a tree planting action around the Klego Reservoir, Klego District, Boyolali Regency in order to preserve the environment and initiate tourism development in the Klego Reservoir. Greening activities are a joint effort that must be carried out in building a sustainable tourism business. The tree planting activity involved Kagama Boyolali, the Boyolali District Government Environmental Service, in collaboration with the Reservoir Care Community Forum (a non-profit organization). In accordance with the master plan for reservoir management for tourism initiated by the village and the UGM Klego Unit KKN team, the western part of the reservoir will be a leading tourist destination because it not only offers natural beauty but there is culinary tourism around the reservoir area. Tourism development is expected to be able to add value to the economic income of the surrounding community by using the reservoir in a sustainable manner. However, the use of reservoirs for tourism activities must be in line with the concept of sustainable development and preservation of the surrounding nature.

• UGM Student Community Service in Ohoi Dian, Southeast Maluku

UGM has deployed a team to carry out Student Community Service (KKN-PPM) activities in Ohoi (Village) Dian Darat and Ohoi Dian Pulau, Hoat Sorbay District, Southeast Maluku Regency. The team has been deployed for approximately 2 (two) months to carry out a community empowerment program. The KKN-PPM team seeks to develop creative tourism through training on innovative products for local agricultural and fisheries commodities to support the concept of culinary tourism based on local potential and wisdom. The KKN-PPM team is supported by PT Penjaminan Infrastruktur Indonesia (Persero) and other elements of society (including non-governmental organizations and community leaders).

Research Programmes

• Inauguration of the Biodiversity Curator MBKM Program Batch 3 Even Semester 2022

The Indonesian Biology Consortium (KOBI) in collaboration with the Indonesian Conservation Communication Forum (FKKI) has successfully held the Inauguration activity for the MBKM Biological Curator Batch 3 Program, Even Semester 2022. This activity was held in a hybrid manner. Curator Life is a collaborative research activity between KOBI which includes UGM and 21 other state and private universities in Indonesia, FKKI and is supported by the KEHATI Foundation and the government through BAPPENAS. Sustainable biodiversity is closely related to SGDs. KOBI supports the implementation of the SDGs, with active involvement by students in terms of the availability of biological data which is expected to support the evaluation of the implementation of the SDGs.

• Increasing Agricultural Yields, UGM Implements Smart Farming and SRI Methods in Sumba

The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, UGM (DTPB FTP UGM) and the Indonesia Climate Change Trust Fund (ICCTF) are implementing rice cultivation development using the SRI (System of Rice Intensification) method in assisting the East Sumba Regency OPD in managing its agriculture. SRI rice cultivation is part of an adaptation and mitigation strategy for climate change considering that the negative effects of climate change have been felt by the general public in various regions in Indonesia. Especially for East Nusa Tenggara, as an area with a dry climate that is influenced by monsoons, the agricultural sector such as rice often experiences difficulties in getting stable harvest results. The Indonesia Climate Change Trust Fund (ICCTF) is a non-profit organization that aims to develop innovative ways to link international finance sources with national investment strategies.

• Bill Gates Releases Mosquitoes in Jogja, UGM Researchers Reveal Wolbachia Technology

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is one of the main problems faced by people living in tropical countries like Indonesia. Various methods have been used to prevent transmission of this virus. One of them is a technology developed by UGM researchers in collaboration with the World Mosquito Program (WMP). This collaboration involves various parties including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation which supports global research such as WMP.

• KHDTK Getas Pertagama Forest Begins to be Managed with a Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration System

After being handed over by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) to UGM Yogyakarta in 2016, the Getas Ngandong Special Purpose Forest Area (KHDTK), Kradenan District, Blora covers an area of more than 10 thousand hectares in the South Blora area to the Ngawi border, East Java, now began to be managed with a multi-stakeholder cooperation system. Of the total area of KHDTK, 8,646.10 Ha is in the Blora Regency area. Meanwhile, the remaining 2,254.90 Ha is in the Ngawi Regency area. This forest will be developed together with the Pertamina Foundation (a non-profit organisation), not only for conservation but also for research and community empowerment. If previously the forest was only planted with teak trees, now it is starting to be supplemented with various varieties of fruit trees and water-friendly trees from local diversity as well as for blue carbon conservation. These include mango, cashew, kepuh, eucalyptus oil tree and others.

Development of Educational Resources

• NGO Fair 2022 to Increase the Spirit of Volunteerism for Fisipol Students

The 2022 NGO Fair was held by the Australian Consortium in Country Indonesia Studies (ACICIS) together with the Global Engagement Office (GEO) Fisipol. NGO Fair 2022 invites various non-governmental organizations in Yogyakarta to participate in promoting their programs. By inviting many institutions, research centers and non-governmental organizations to come, it is hoped that students can find suitable organizations, especially for those who are interested in volunteering and internships. This NGO Fair not only provides a forum for students to join in volunteer activities and internships but also introduces various activist movements in Indonesia. One of them is the movement to protect orangutans as protected animals which are often hunted to the point where they are almost extinct. They invited students to learn about the importance of preserving animals through outreach and infographic brochures written in two languages. There are also protection and education movements for victims of sexual violence, the introduction of self-sufficiency and village work, and even protection and empowerment for children in disadvantaged areas.

• “Apindo Collaboration Internship” Involves All Faculties at UGM

The UGM Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (Fisipol) held a meeting between the Indonesian Employers’ Association (Apindo) and all deans of faculties and vocational schools at UGM to discuss preparations for implementing the “Apindo Collaboration Internship”. The absorption of college graduates in the world of work is still very low. Therefore, drastic changes are needed so that there is no spike in educated unemployment. One of the concerns of the business world is supporting the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture’s Independent Learning Campus (MBKM) program. In this case, Apindo wants a more formal and systematic apprenticeship process. This collaboration internship program with Apindo will open up opportunities for 2000-2800 students from various faculties at UGM. The students will be placed in 13 business sectors. There will be two certificates for students before carrying out the internship. First, a general lecture certificate about industry and investment in general. Second, students will receive professional lectures from various CEOs.

• Faculty of Pharmacy UGM Collaborates with Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, ASOHI, IAI and PDHI to Organize Veterinary Pharmacy Training

The UGM Faculty of Pharmacy together with the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, the Indonesian Veterinary Medicine Association (ASOHI), the Indonesian Veterinary Association (PDHI), and the Indonesian Pharmacists Association (IAI) held Veterinary Pharmacy training activities with the theme “Basic Courses in veterinary pharmacy: Inter-professional collaboration between veterinary pharmacy and veterinary medicine”. This activity aims to provide knowledge about how to prescribe medicines for individual and population animals and provide knowledge about pharmaceutical practices in the veterinary field that must be managed properly.

• Imparsial Non-Governmental Organization and Muhtar Halim & Partners Law Office Collaborate with the UGM Faculty of Law in Student Internships

This collaboration can be a bridge for the entire UGM Faculty of Law academic community in gaining experience at a practical level. Practical experience received through internships or research activities will be very useful for improving the quality of hard skills and soft skills. Imparsial NGO continues to be committed to assisting the community in monitoring cases of human rights violations. With the collaboration with the UGM Faculty of Law, Imparsial believes it will be able to collaborate with human rights activists with strong legal competence.