Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) will advance to the Public Test stage of the 2024 Public Information Disclosure Monitoring and Evaluation on Thursday (Nov. 14) in Jakarta.
The Central Information Commission of Indonesia organized this event. UGM’s participation in this public test demonstrates its commitment to continuously improving its performance and quality of public information services.
Prior to this stage, UGM completed the Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) for E-Monitoring and Evaluation, covering aspects such as publishing and providing public information documents, website development, institutional structures, and goods and services. This was supported by synergy between the Implementing PPID and work units across UGM.
After verifying and clarifying the questionnaire, UGM achieved a perfect score of 100, qualifying for the Public Test Presentation stage.
UGM Rector Professor Ova Emilia emphasized the university’s commitment to implementing policies that prioritize excellence, innovation, inclusivity, transparency, and social accountability.
To ensure public access to information, UGM has established a Public Information and Documentation Management Officer (PPID), Public Information Service Standards, and various regulations. It has also allocated budgets and optimized infrastructure to support the realization of an informed society.
“UGM is always ready to deliver excellent services in promoting public information disclosure by providing information through our website, updating information, developing institutional structures, and ensuring transparency in goods and services procurement with the support of inter-unit collaboration,” the rector stated on Tuesday (Nov. 12).
The rector noted that various agendas and policies related to public information disclosure are among UGM’s priority programs, focusing on innovation and collaboration with the Central Information Commission, Regional Information Commissions, and UGM’s strategic partners in implementing public information disclosure initiatives.
As an informative public institution, UGM continues to promote awareness of the importance of public information disclosure throughout Indonesia.
Dr. Andi Sandi Antonius Tabusassa Tonralipu, Chief PPID UGM, added that since 2020, PPID UGM has taught KKN-PPM students about Village Public Information Disclosure.
During KKN-PPM activities, PPID UGM invites village and district officials to participate in village public information disclosure webinars.
“For 2024, the theme focuses on resolving village public information disputes across 34 provinces in Indonesia,” Dr. Tonralipu explained.
The synergy between PPID UGM, KKN-PPM students, and village officials aims to enhance their understanding of the importance of public information services at the village level, contributing to transparent and accountable village governance.
This effort reflects UGM’s role as an informative public institution in higher education, advancing public information disclosure within the university and throughout Indonesia.
Author: Gusti Grehenson
Post-editor: Afifudin Baliya
Photo: Devi