JAKARTA - Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Mendiktisaintek) Brian Yuliarto gave an indication that the government wanted the results of campus research to be used faster to support food security and energy security. These two sectors are considered to be the most affected by the global geopolitical situation.
The statement was delivered by Brian at the Presidential Palace, Tuesday, March 10. However, when asked about the agenda of the discussion, he did not want to speak openly. He admitted that he did not know exactly what the material would be discussed. It is estimated that the discussion will be related to the results of research that can be used immediately.
"We don't know yet, but it may be related to the results of research that can be used immediately to support food security and energy security as well," said Brian.
When asked about geopolitics, Brian did not want to talk about the issue. He emphasized that he was not the party who spoke about geopolitics. Even so, he admitted that the global situation also put pressure on the food and energy sectors.
Therefore, according to the Minister of Science and Technology, the results of research at the campus need to be accelerated. Especially research that can be used to answer concrete needs.
"It seems that how the results of research, especially for food security and energy security, are two things that are affected by the global geopolitical situation can be accelerated," he said.
Brian said the government hopes that campuses that have research results do not stop at reports or studies. What is encouraged now is its utilization so that the benefits can be felt faster.
"We hope that friends at the campus who have research results will immediately encourage us for food security and energy security," said Brian.
He did not elaborate on the form of the steps to be taken. The Professor from the Faculty of Industrial Technology, Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) only said he would provide an update after the discussion was completed.
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