BINUS University has further solidified its position as an active contributor to SDG policy development at both the national and regional levels. The university’s involvement spans from contributing expert input to national planning discussions to implementing field-based programs that align closely with global sustainable development frameworks.

1. Supporting National Policy with BAPPENAS and BRIN

One of the most notable engagements took place in collaboration with the Ministry of National Development Planning (BAPPENAS) and the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN). BINUS was invited to participate in a national-level forum aimed at strengthening the regional science, technology, and innovation ecosystem in Jakarta and Depok.

In this forum, BINUS contributed through:

  • Resource mapping and ecosystem analysis

  • Identifying regional development challenges

  • Providing research-driven recommendations to align higher education output with regional SDG targets

This involvement reflects BINUS’s growing role as a knowledge partner in shaping future-oriented, data-driven policy strategies to support Indonesia’s sustainable growth.

2. Community-Based SDG Implementation in Labuan Bajo and Pasuruan

At the grassroots level, BINUS continues to develop programs that both inform and are informed by local SDG strategies. In collaboration with local governments and stakeholders, BINUS carried out community empowerment projects in Batu Cermin (Labuan Bajo) and Wonokitri (Pasuruan) under its flagship social innovation initiative.

Key components of the program include:

  • Baseline community research and needs assessment

  • Integrated entrepreneurship and education programs

  • Monitoring of community development indicators aligned with SDG targets

These initiatives not only support vulnerable communities directly but also serve as pilot models for local governments to adopt and scale up as part of their regional SDG plans.

3. Contributing to Indonesia’s Digital SDG Agenda with the United Nations

One person signs a paper on a table while four other people witnessing the signing ceremony

On the international stage, BINUS played a part in the nationwide digital transformation initiative supported by the United Nations in 2024. Through this partnership, universities and digital leaders were invited to contribute to Indonesia’s roadmap for digital development—a key enabler across multiple SDGs.

BINUS’s involvement focused on:

  • Enhancing digital infrastructure and digital literacy

  • Promoting equitable access to digital tools for economic empowerment

  • Contributing academic insights to shape inclusive digital policy

This effort emphasizes BINUS’s strategic role in bridging academic research with national and global digital policy frameworks to accelerate sustainable development.

Through these collaborative efforts, BINUS University demonstrates a comprehensive approach to SDG policy development—from top-level planning with government institutions, to localized implementation, and international policy collaboration. Each initiative reinforces the university’s long-term commitment to shaping a sustainable and inclusive future.