Y20 Delegates Highlight the Importance of Increasing Research Budgets for Indonesian Youth
Delegates from the global youth forum, Y20, shared their perspectives on the current state of research and technology in Indonesia. They assessed that funding support for the research sector remains a major challenge for the development of innovation in the country.
According to delegate representative Moses, increasing the research budget is crucial. With greater funding, young Indonesians will have broader opportunities to develop various advanced technologies, particularly in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Beyond AI development, adequate research support is expected to drive technological progress in other sectors as well. This is considered a strategic step for Indonesia to compete on the global stage and transition from being merely a user to a creator of technology.
The delegates hope that the government and relevant stakeholders can pay more attention to this sector. Investment in research and technology is viewed as the key to unlocking new job opportunities for the younger generation in the future.
In conclusion, the challenge of research funding is a significant note for Indonesia. With better budgetary support, it is hoped that the innovation ecosystem in Indonesia can grow faster and provide a positive impact on the nation's progress.