“We are preparing a future technology forecast that projects which technologies will be relevant going forward,” BRIN Head Arif Satria stated in Jakarta on Monday.
According to Satria, the projection will function a reference for shaping the nation’s future industrialization technique.
He cautioned that industrialization shouldn’t be designed based mostly solely on present technological situations, as many applied sciences might turn into out of date inside 5 to ten years.
“Therefore, to ensure the relevance of our industrialization framework in the future, this technology projection must be carefully identified,” he emphasised.
Satria famous that rising applied sciences, together with synthetic intelligence (AI), can be utilized to assist challenge which applied sciences are doubtless to turn into dominant between 2030 and 2035.
“From now on, we can prepare our research direction and investment strategies so that we remain competitive and our industrialization truly contributes to economic growth,” he stated.
Echoing Satria’s remarks, Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming Todotua Pasaribu stated Indonesia wants stronger stimulus measures to optimize the potential of its pure assets.
Pasaribu burdened that downstreaming requires not solely funding but additionally mastery of science and expertise to guarantee better nationwide self-reliance in managing pure assets.
“Ultimately, this is about making investment in our country more competitive and maximizing the value of all our natural resources,” he stated.
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