Indonesia And Russia Agree To Create A Special Committee To Develop Indonesian Digital Human Resources

Menkomdigi Meutya Hafid (photo: dock. Komdigi)

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs has signed a Mutual Understanding Memorandum (MoU) with the Ministry of Digital Development, Communication and Mass Media of the Russian Federation, to expand collaboration in the information and communication technology sector.

The Minister of Trade, Meutya Hafid, said that through this collaboration, Indonesia and Russia agreed to form a Special Sub-Committee as the main drivers of joint digital programs, including HR training, technology exchange, and collaborative media content initiatives.

Meanwhile, the Head of BPSDM Komdigi, Bonifasius Wahyu Pudjianto conveyed that the need for human resources with special competencies such as cybersecurity, data center management, and artificial intelligence development (AI) is increasingly pressing along with the rapid growth of the digital industry in Indonesia.

"The data center needs experts related to security, infrastructure. control and maintenance, experts on cyber attack, experts on protection and so on," explained Boni at the Ngopi Bareng Komdigi event on Friday, June 20 in Jakarta.

This collaboration will also include the development of 5G networks, Internet of Things (IoT), radio frequency spectral governance, strengthening cybersecurity, and the preparation of inclusive internet policies.

Meutya assessed that Russia has succeeded in providing fast and affordable internet services for 92 percent of its population, RARif broadband houses in Russia are around Rp95,000 Rp160,000 per month. So that it can be an important reference for Indonesia in reaching the 3T region.

This memorandum of understanding applies five years and can be extended automatically, creating a long-term foundation for Indonesia's inclusive, secure, and sustainable digital transformation.