JAKARTA GREAT Institute, a new thinking institution that focuses on intellectual courage and research integrity, was officially launched on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 in South Jakarta. Carrying the full name of Global Research on Economics, Advance Technology and Politics, this institution was initiated by Dr. Syahganda Nainggolan as Chairman of the Board of Directors, along with a number of national figures such as Moh Jumhur Hidayat as Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
The launch of the GREAT Institute marks an important momentum to revive a tradition of clear and ideological thinking amid complex national policy dynamics. Dr. Syahganda Nainggolan emphasized that the GREAT Institute is not just a complement to discourse, but a strategic thinking partner rooted in the data, reflection, and ideals of the nation's founders.
Full Support For President Prabowo's Progressive Revolutionary Thoughts
"This institution was established to become a strategic thinking partner of President Prabowo Subianto's very progressive thinking, revolutionary and in favor of the interests of the Indonesian people," said Dr. Syahganda. He emphasized that the GREAT Institute really believes in the courage to think, be ideologically, and honesty in voicing reality as an important part of the nation's development.
Dr. Syahganda added that the GREAT Institute will position itself as an open institution for dialogue and partnership, but still maintains the independence and core values. "We are not here to be ridden by anyone, but to enrich policy options through ideological, rational, and progressive approaches. The space of reason must be expanded for the benefit of the people," he said.
The GREEN Institute is expected to be a laboratory of ideas that place pro-people wisdom as the main foundation in responding to the challenges of the times.
Intellectual Collaboration And Focus On Strategic Issues
As a first step, the GREAT Institute has held a series of activities, including the GREAT Lecture by presenting Dr. Greg Poulgrain, an Australian historian known to be critical of global development inequality. In addition, the GREAT Institute also invited Saxena, PhD, an artificial intelligence expert in criminal law from Oxford University, to discuss a state-of-the-art technology-based justice system.
The GREAT Institute has also held in-depth discussions on Prabowonomics with leading Indonesian economists, including Hatta Rajasa, Anthony Budiawan, Tito Sulistiyo, Prof. Dr. Dian Masyita, and Dr. Perdana Wahyu Santosa.
This institution has formed a number of thematic desks to work on strategic issues such as the people's economy, energy and food security, digital transformation, and geopolitical and diplomacy. The team at each desk consists of cross-generational researchers with field and academic experience, which will produce policy scripts, in-depth research, and open up public participation spaces through thematic forums.
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Strategic Partnership And Hope For Indonesia
Along with its official launch, the GREAT Institute will establish partnerships with a number of national and international universities and research institutions. It aims to strengthen policy databases and expand intellectual networks relevant to national work.
Dr. Syahganda Nainggolan sees the launch of the GREAT Institute as a breath of fresh air that brings back a clear and productive space of reasoning. He argues that this nation does not need more rhetoric, but more calm and national thoughts.
"We want that policies are no longer prepared in closed spaces and only benefit a handful of rich people who are close to power, but in the light of thoughts that can be tested by the public," concluded Dr. Syahganda. He hopes that the GREAT Institute will become a new reference for anyone who wants to think clearly, formulate solutions, and build Indonesia with honesty, courage, and pro-people.
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