On Friday (March 21, 2025), Taufiq Adiyanto, S.H., LL.M., a lecturer from the Faculty of Law, Universitas Gadjah Mada, served as a speaker in a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) organized by the Directorate of Radio Frequency Spectrum Arrangement, Satellite Orbits, and Digital Infrastructure Standardization, Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia. The FGD discussed Indonesia's strategy ahead of the TRIMs (Trade-Related Investment Measures) Committee meeting, which focused on investment policy in the telecommunications sector within the context of global trade.
In the discussion, Taufiq emphasized the importance of education in building a deep understanding of international agreements and their implications for the domestic sector. He also underscored the need for cross-sector collaboration to ensure trade policies do not compromise public health, while supporting economic growth and national digital transformation.
The involvement of academics like Taufiq reflects a commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This discussion is relevant to SDG 4 on quality education, as it encourages increased stakeholder capacity in understanding global issues. The relevance to SDG 3 is also evident in efforts to protect public health in trade policies. Furthermore, discussions on strengthening the telecommunications sector and protecting local industries support SDG 8 on decent work and economic growth, as well as SDG 9, which emphasizes industrial development, innovation, and infrastructure.
