The Faculty of Law, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FH UGM), and the Legal Bureau of the Ministry of National Development Planning/National Development Planning Agency (Kementerian PPN/Bappenas) have signed a Cooperation Agreement (PKS) on the Development of the University's Threefold Mission in the Context of Strengthening National Development Planning Capacity in the Legal Field. The signing took place in Room 3.1.1, Faculty of Law UGM Building, on Friday (25/9/2026).
FH UGM was represented at the signing by Prof. Adrianto Dwi Nugroho, S.H., Adv.LL.M., LL.D., Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and Cooperation. Kementerian PPN/Bappenas was represented by Ari Prasetyo, S.H., M.A., M.P.A., Head of the Legal Bureau of Kementerian PPN/Bappenas.
This cooperation marks a strategic step in strengthening collaboration between the university and government institutions, particularly in developing legal capacity that supports the national development planning process. Through this cooperation, both parties can optimize their respective resources and expertise to support the implementation of the university's threefold mission while responding to legal needs in the development planning process.
The scope of cooperation covers the holding of collaborative training, workshops, and/or seminars, as well as internship programs for FH UGM students within Kementerian PPN/Bappenas. It also includes guest lectures involving Bappenas personnel as part of strengthening student learning and practical insight.
In the field of research, FH UGM and the Legal Bureau of Kementerian PPN/Bappenas will develop collaborative research on legal aspects of national development planning, including analysis and evaluation of laws and regulations and legal products. The cooperation also opens space for policy studies, consultation, and/or assistance for activities organized by Bappenas in line with FH UGM's capacity.
The cooperation also enables both parties to develop other activities that are relevant and beneficial for the development of the university's threefold mission. Through the signing of this PKS, FH UGM and the Legal Bureau of Kementerian PPN/Bappenas are committed to strengthening synergy in education, research, and community service.
After the signing, the event continued with a Thematic Discussion on the Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) method in the formation of laws and regulations. This discussion served as an academic and practical forum to examine the use of the RIA method in analyzing regulatory impact as part of the lawmaking process.
Ari Prasetyo, S.H., M.A., M.P.A., Head of the Legal Bureau of Kementerian PPN/Bappenas, opened the discussion as its kick-off speaker. Material was also presented by Dr. Dian Agung Wicaksono, S.H., LL.M., and Gerenda Nurwulan, S.H., M.H., a Junior Expert Legislative Drafter at the Legal Bureau of the DIY Regional Government.
The discussion was moderated by Florencia Irena Gunawan, S.H., LL.M. The presence of academics and practitioners in the forum brought together the scholarly perspective of law with experience in drafting and evaluating regulations within government.
