This partnership aims to strengthen the national statistical systems of both countries and support development efforts guided by reliable data.
The collaboration was formalized through the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU), witnessed by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Jakarta on Thursday.
In a statement issued Friday, BPS Chief Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti expressed hope that the partnership would elevate BPS’s global role and support Indonesia’s efforts to build an open, innovative, and people-centered statistical system.
“This cooperation not only deepens the relationship between BPS and IBGE, but also symbolizes the commitment of both nations to shaping a future grounded in data and science,” she said.
The agreement covers a wide range of initiatives, including the exchange of expertise in statistical methodologies, joint research and double-degree programs to enhance statistical education, capacity-building for human resources, and the adoption of advanced technologies such as big data, geospatial information systems, and artificial intelligence.
Widyasanti emphasized that the partnership represents a concrete step toward implementing the 2023–2026 Revitalized Plan of Action under the Strategic Partnership Declaration between Indonesia and Brazil.
Beyond strengthening bilateral ties, she noted that the collaboration could spur innovations in the delivery of social, economic, and environmental data—making it faster, more accurate, and more relevant.
She also highlighted the shared challenges faced by both countries in producing reliable data, including vast geographical diversity and large populations.
“By sharing experiences and technologies, we aim to ensure that the data we produce can effectively support development—both now and in the future,” Widyasanti concluded.
Translator: Uyu Septiyati, Raka Adji
Editor: Aditya Eko Sigit Wicaksono
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