“In Indonesia, higher education is still facing several challenges, such as unequal access between regions, limited collaboration with industries, and a gap between graduates’ skills and the demands of the global job market. Many universities are also in the process of digital transformation, but the readiness and quality still vary. Given these conditions, what do you think are the main challenges for universities in developing countries like Indonesia in preparing graduates for the global job market? And how might these challenges be effectively addressed?”
SDG 4: Quality Education
On a bright morning in Yogyakarta, a police escort accompanied the Turkish Ambassador, Prof. Talip Küçükkcan, to Gedhong Wilis, Kepatihan Complex, for a courtesy visit to His Majesty Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X, King and Governor of the Yogyakarta Special Region. The visit aimed to enhance bilateral cooperation between the Republic of Turkey and the Republic of Indonesia through the planned establishment of a Turkish Cultural Center in Yogyakarta — a city long celebrated as Indonesia’s cultural heart. The Sultan warmly welcomed the proposal, emphasizing that Yogyakarta already hosts cultural centers from several countries, including Japan, South Korea, France, India, and the United States. He expressed optimism that the Turkish Cultural Center would further enrich Yogyakarta’s international cultural landscape and strengthen the longstanding friendship between the two nations.