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Stakeholder National Meeting -  

The Social Inclusion-Based Library Transformation Program (TPBIS) fronted by the National Library of Indonesia (Perpusnas) is one of the smart solutions for people's economic recovery, especially in the post-Covid-19 pandemic. However, collaboration and synergy between stakeholders is needed in building community literacy.

"The Stakeholders Meeting brings together stakeholders to be able to collaborate or work together in building community literacy," explained the Head of the National Library Muhammad Syarif Bando at the National Stakeholders Meeting (SHM) in Jakarta, Wednesday morning, (21/6/2023).

The task of educating the nation's children is a joint task. Because a smart nation will provide prosperity. Indonesia from now on must have the courage to compete with other countries.

"We should no longer be deceived by sending raw materials and then processing them in other countries, and selling them domestically again. Therefore, mastery of technology is important, “he added.

The facts laid out before us together should be a cause for concern. 90% of Indonesians who work have primary and secondary education backgrounds. In fact, some are not finished. Only 10% of the working population have a bachelor's degree.

Therefore, the existence of public libraries needs to be strengthened by activities like this. The IFLA Manifesto says that the last place for those who are not in formal school is the public library.

“There is no need for a syllabus or curriculum. The most important thing for the community is reading material that is able to provide knowledge and teaching and is full of tutorials," explained Bando.

Syarif Bando hopes that by holding the National SHM, the regions will have the policy foundation needed for program implementation, form collaborations and networks between regional libraries and stakeholders and expand the TPBIS replication program independently and sustainably.

Head of National Library Development Center for Public and Special Libraries Nani Suryani added that the spirit of this activity is to build stakeholder commitment and support for sustainable library transformation, with the hope of creating a prosperous society through TPBIS.

"The purpose of holding this SHM is besides strengthening the synergy and collaboration of stakeholders in implementing TPBIS, and encouraging the TPBIS program to become a national movement for literacy development," added Nani.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Wednesday, the National SHM was attended onsite by 695 participants from partner provinces and districts/cities in 2022, 2020, 2018, Role Model program partners, accompanying consultants for the TPBIS program, and attended by 1,000 participants virtually.

The 2023 National Stakeholder Meeting was packaged in several event sessions including the delivery of material by speakers regarding the urgency of encouraging the continuation of strengthening community literacy through an independent replication program, and a talk show "Cross-Sectoral Synergy & Collaboration as a Joint Movement for the Development of the TPBIS Program in the Regions".

The speakers who attended the SHM this time included the Deputy for Development of Library Resources, Plt. Director of Religion, Education and Culture, Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas Didik Darmanto, former Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Ignasius Jonan, Head of Planning and Finance Bureau of National Library of Indonesia Joko Santoso, Head of Sulubombong Village Kab. Banggai, Central Sulawesi Province, Head of STF Driyarkara Jakarta Augustinus Setyo Wibowo, and Cak Lontong//VOI

The keynote speakers pose after the first day Seminar - 

In an International Seminar with the theme Science Literacy in the Digital Era which was held in a hybrid manner, on Tuesday, Indonesian National Library and Indonesian Academy of Sciences (AIPI) signs Memorandum of Understanding on synergizing their resources, facilities and infrastructure in developing and optimizing libraries and improving science and technology. 

This is in line with the current library paradigm which prioritizes the library as a center for knowledge transfer. Currently, the library policy for collection management is 10 percent, for knowledge management is 20 percent, and for knowledge transfer is 70 percent.

"In substance, National Library has prepared digital science content rather than creating applications in the digital era," said Head of National Library Muhammad Syarif Bando said. 

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Tuesday, the Head of National Library of Indonesia explained that the library paradigm has led the library to transform into a library based on social inclusion or known as Social Inclusion-Based Library Transformation (TPBIS), which is National Library's flagship program.

"The TPBIS program helps people in rural areas to gain knowledge and improve skills," he explained.

Meanwhile, Chairperson of the Indonesian Academy of Sciences (AIPI) Satryo Soemantri Brodjonegoro revealed that scientific literacy is currently not only important for individuals, but also for the health and welfare of communities and society as a whole.

"Contemporary scientific literacy involves an understanding of scientific processes and practices, familiarity with how science and scientists work, the ability to evaluate science products, and involvement in civic decisions related to the value of science," he said.

The seminar which was attended by many prominent figures also raise the awareness in reducing the impact of climate change that has to be done as soon as possible//VOI

Digital Literacy illustration by Kominfo - 

The Indonesian Academy of Sciences (AIPI) collaborates with the Inter-Academy Partnership (IAP), the Association of Academies & Societies of Sciences in Asia (AASSA), the Indonesian National Library of the Repubic of Indonesia (Perpusnas), and the Informatics Applications Directorate General of the Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Information, The Conversation, and supported by the AASSA Special The Committee on SHARE (Science, Health, Agriculture, Risk, Environment) Communication will organize an international seminar with a theme of "Science Literacy in the Digital Era". 

Participants-SpeakercomefromGovernment bodies, international bodies and associations, researchers, educators, communities, etc. This two day seminar will also be attended by keynote speaker such as Muhammad Syarif Bando,The Head of National Library along with Samuel Abriani Pangarepan, Director General of Informatics Applications for the Ministry of Communication and Information, who will be represented by Dr. Boni Pujianto, Director of Digital Literacy Kominfo. This Seminar will also be attended online by Dr. Kavita Berger from NASEM's Division of Earth and Life Studies, United States of America and Dr. Shiang Ping Wu of the World Organization for Literacy, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

The objective of this seminar is then to discuss several issues : First, is on how to develop, spread and deliver credible digital science literacy to public effectively then to share experiences, and identify the current and future challenges; and last is to present innovative strategies and mechanisms to empower public engagement in addressing challenges.

Digital literacy can be defined as the ability using information and communication technology (ICT) to evaluate, create, and communicate information, desirable for well-being of individuals, communities and society.

“This seminar in the digital era is one of the activity that was held by AASSA. Science literacy in digital era is an important issue for society and scienties to communicate our message and also to share the right information when it comes to science”, Prof. DR. Ahmed Nur Yudusef, President of AASSA said.

Science is a way of knowing, a process, a product, and an institution. Science enables people to engage in the construction of new knowledge and use information to achieve desired ends. Access to science referred as science literacy.

On the same occasion the Head of the Indonesian Academy of Sciences, Prof. Satryo Soemantri Brojonegoro said that scientific literacy allows one to share ongoing explorations and discoveries as well as knowledge. Science also enables people to engage in knowledge construction.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Tuesday, the Indonesian Academy of Sciences (AIPI) is an Indonesia’s independent body that gives opinions, suggestions, and advice to the government and society on the acquisition, development and application of science and technology.

AIPI promotes science through scientific conferences and policy discussion forums, publications, national and international relations, and other activities.

SHARE Communication refers to public communication of Science, Health, Agriculture, Risk & Environment Communication; which motivate and inspire public to be involved with the related issues.

“It is our pleasure that AIPI is appointed by the Association of Academies & Societies of Sciences in Asia (AASSA) and Inter-Academy Partnership (IAP) to be the host of this Seminar with a theme of “Digital Science Communication For The Betterment Of Humankind”, Prof. Brojonegoro added.

This theme is important for regional Asian due to nowadays effective communication strategies, and related issues of global significance. Public engagement approach should motivate and inspire community to get involved with SHARE digital literacy and related issues//VOI

The World Meteorological Organization is the United Nations System’s authoritative voice on Weather, Climate and Water - 

Climate change is taking a major human, economic and environmental toll in Europe, the fastest warming continent of the world.

The year 2022 was marked by extreme heat, drought and wildfires. Sea surface temperatures around Europe reached new highs, accompanied by marine heatwaves. Glacier melt was unprecedented.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Saturday, the State of the Climate in Europe 2022 report, the second in an annual series, was produced jointly by the World Meteorological Organization and the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service.

But, in a sign of hope for the future, renewable energy generated more electricity than polluting fossil fuels for the first time last year. Wind and solar power generated 22.3% of European Union (EU) electricity in 2022, overtaking fossil fuel (20%).

“For the first time, more electricity was generated by wind and solar than by fossil fuel in the EU. Increasing use of renewables and low-carbon energy sources is crucial to reduce dependence on fossil fuels,” said WMO Secretary-General Prof. Petteri Taalas.

“Climate services play a key role in ensuring the resilience of energy systems to climate-related shocks, in planning operations, and in informing measures to increase energy efficiency,” he added.

The report has a special focus on energy and highlights how more extreme weather, including intense heat, heavy precipitation and droughts have growing implications for the supply, demand and infrastructure of Europe’s energy system.

According to a survey of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) conducted by the WMO, 83% of Members in Europe reported providing climate services for energy.

However, less than half provide climate predictions for the energy sector. There is therefore untapped potential of NMHSs to support the energy transition.

The WMO State of the Climate in Europe 2021, is the second edition of climate reports to be published annually by the World Meteorological Organization’s Regional Association for Europe (WMO-RA6) and the European Union's Earth observation programme, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S)//VOI