Evaluation of the Indonesia national strategic policy of science and technology development
Journal of Science and Technology Policy Management
ISSN: 2053-4620
Article publication date: 8 February 2021
Issue publication date: 20 July 2021
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to outline the improvement of framing in Indonesia science and technology policy content, policy formulation model, policy strategy implementation and policy performance indicators.
Design/methodology/approach
This study is conducted by implementing action research model to generate new knowledge as a research interest, through the search for solutions or improvements to problematical situation, applying Soft Systems Methodology. Thus, this research model is regarded as Soft Systems Methodology-based Action Research (SSM-based AR).
Findings
Policy formulation is not evidence based in which policy documents remain theoretical and are impractical or not detailed in engaging real conditions and strategic issues, yet the targets are measurable despite predictive results. Change and strengthening are required in the national science and technology policy for the next period, on the basis that future research policies are encouraged to address problems and solutions to build a country based on science and technology. Indonesia requires policies involving both effective and efficient national research; therefore, the need for an integrated policy direction conveying science and technology and other related sectors, such as the health sector and food, remains vital.
Originality/value
Previously, science and technology policy planning in Indonesia was not equipped with data and indicators of success, having no target to achieve within a five-year period. In the coming periods, science and technology policy documents in Indonesia are issued in the form of government regulations/presidential decrees, including indicators of science and technology achievements (quantitatively) for five years.
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Acknowledgements
This paper is the elaboration of research funded by Science and Technology Policy Institute Fellowship Grant 2014.
Citation
Mustangimah, M., Putera, P.B., Zulhamdani, M., Handoyo, S. and Rahayu, S. (2021), "Evaluation of the Indonesia national strategic policy of science and technology development", Journal of Science and Technology Policy Management, Vol. 12 No. 3, pp. 421-442. https://doi.org/10.1108/JSTPM-04-2020-0079
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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