86% of Schools in Indonesia Still Lack of Internet Connectivity
Casal dels Infants – 86% of schools in Indonesia lack access to fixed broadband internet, highlighting a significant challenge due to the lack of connectivity. The vast geography of the country causes uneven distribution of telecommunications infrastructure, which directly impacts both the education and health sectors. Despite rapid technological advancements, 75 % of public health centers (puskesmas) also face the same issue due to this connectivity gap.
Meutya Hafid, the Minister of Communication and Digital, emphasizes the importance of innovative strategies in developing telecommunications infrastructure. These strategies are crucial for ensuring more efficient and inclusive investment. This aims to ensure more efficient and inclusive investment, especially in areas that remain difficult to reach. According to Meutya, the Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) plays a key role in accelerating digitalization across various sectors. This includes the government, economy, and human resources (HR) sectors.
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In an effort to improve connectivity, Meutya has proposed the Multi-Operator Core Network (MOCN) model, which has proven successful in Malaysia. With this model, operators can share infrastructure, which will speed up network expansion and reduce investment costs. Malaysia, which started 5G implementation in 2021, has already reached 80 percent network coverage, while Indonesia lags behind. Komdigi targets a mobile broadband speed of 100 Mbps by 2029, as stated in the RPJMN 2025-2029.
The Indonesian government has designated the 13-Year Compulsory Education Program as one of the national priority programs. This program will begin in 2025 and aims to address the high number of children not in school, currently reaching 4.3 million. Ojat Darojat, the Deputy for Education Quality Improvement Coordination at Kemenko PMK, highlighted the importance of preparing human resources, infrastructure, service access, and governance. These preparations are essential for the program’s successful implementation. By focusing on these aspects, the program aims to accelerate progress in education for all children.
Moreover, over 27,000 educational units, from early childhood education (PAUD) to secondary education, still lack internet access, hindering the learning process. Many areas also lack access to electricity and educational facilities, including more than 18,000 villages that do not have PAUD.
Early Childhood Education (PAUD) plays a key role in the success of Indonesia’s education system. The enrollment rate for PAUD remains low at 36 percent, significantly lower than the 32 percent enrollment rate for higher education in 2024. Additionally, 86% of schools in Indonesia, including PAUD institutions, lack access to adequate internet connectivity. This lack of connectivity further hinders the quality of education. As a result, improving internet access and enrollment rates is crucial for enhancing Indonesia’s education system. Therefore, improving the quality of PAUD, enhancing the curriculum, and strengthening the capacity of educators are crucial to establishing a solid educational foundation for future generations.
Indonesia aims to create a more inclusive and high-quality education system through various efforts to improve infrastructure and educational policies. These efforts are intended to reduce disparities across regions.
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