Indonesia

The Establishment of National Research and Innovation Agency as Mandated by the Law Number 11/2019 on National System of Science and Technology in Indonesia

Tahlim Sudaryanto, Iqbal Rafani (late)
ABSTRACT This article aims at discussing the National System of Science and Technology (NSST) as well as the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) to particularly strengthen Research and Development (R&D) in Indonesia. The National System of Science and Technology has among other...
Country: Indonesia Topic: Agricultural science policies
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Food Diversification Promoting Food Security and Diabetes Mellitus Alleviation in Indonesia

Effendi Andoko, Damat Damat, Aurellia Candida Doretha
ABSTRACT Non-communicable disease (NCD)– diabetes mellitus is one of the health problems that impact productivity and a decline in human resources of a country. World Health Organization reported that in 2019, there were an estimated 463 million people with diabetes, or about 9.3% of the total...
Country: Indonesia Topic: Food security and safety
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Konjac (Amorphophalus muelleri Blume): A Promising Agricultural Commodity Export of Indonesia

Iqbal Rafani (late), Miftahul Azis, Saktyanu Kristyantoadi Dermoredjo, Tahlim Sudaryanto
ABSTRACT Konjac is a native plant of Indonesia which has long been known and used by local communities. This article generally discusses the technical aspect and the economic value especially konjac’s export feature as well as policy support to develop this agricultural commodity in the country...
Country: Indonesia Topic: Trade liberalization and countermeasures
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Human Resources Development Policy and Practices: A Case of Palm Oil Industry in Indonesia

Effendi Andoko, Iqbal Rafani (late), Wan-Yu Liu
ABSTRACT Indonesia is the largest palm oil producer globally, producing nearly 50 million metric tons of oil annually. Palm oil has a significant influence on the welfare of Indonesians among local farmers. Although the global controversy over palm oil is increasing, palm oil is the livelihood...
Country: Indonesia Topic: Agricultural human resources development
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The Perspective of Biomethane Compressed Natural Gas (Bio-CNG) Development Supporting Energy Security in Indonesia

Iqbal Rafani (late), Effendi Andoko, Trois Dilisusendi, Mimin Aminah
ABSTRACT Indonesia would face the energy crisis if there were no significant innovations in new and renewable invented energy. This is because about 90% of the country’s energy is derived from fossil fuels, which would soon be running out in the coming period of 9 to 40 years. One of the options...
Country: Indonesia Topic: Agricultural green economy & renewable energy
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