Penjabat Bupati Manggarai Timur Sambut Baik Upaya APKASI Tingkatkan Kualitas SDM Melalui Program BIE-D

Greetings from the Acting Regent of East Manggarai! We are thrilled to welcome the efforts of APKASI in enhancing the quality of human resources through the BIE-D Program.

In East Manggarai, there has been a positive trend in community participation towards pursuing higher education, as indicated by data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS). The local government is committed to continuing this positive trend to ensure more opportunities for the youth in our region.

Acting Regent of East Manggarai, Mr. Boni Hasudungan Siregar, emphasized the importance of providing opportunities for the talented youth in our area to further their education. He expressed his enthusiasm for the BIE-D Scholarship Program initiated by the Association of All Indonesian Regencies Governments (APKASI) and the Adiluhung Nusantara Education Foundation (YPAN). The program aims to support the development of human resources in Indonesia towards achieving the national long-term development plan leading to Indonesia Emas 2045.

Mr. Boni urged participants of the program to seize the opportunity presented by APKASI and YPAN. He emphasized that neglecting this chance would result in missed potential and hinder the progress of our region.

The BIE-D Program offers three schemes: Regular Program, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Program, and scholarships for studying at foreign universities. Dr. Himmatul Hasanah, M.P., the Education Expert Staff of APKASI, highlighted that APKASI has allocated 50 scholarships for the Regular Program, 15 scholarships for studying abroad in China, Egypt, Turkey, and Korea, and 100 scholarships for the RPL Program for both government and non-government employees as well as village officials in East Manggarai.

Himmatul Hasanah emphasized APKASI’s commitment to fostering collaboration with the Provincial Government and relevant stakeholders to ensure the success of the program in alignment with the national educational vision.

Let’s work together to empower our youth and build a brighter future for East Manggarai!