UNS — Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) continues to demonstrate its global engagement through the participation of its academic staff in international forums. A Business Law lecturer from the Faculty of Law UNS, Dona Budi Kharisma, was invited as a speaker at an international seminar titled Doing Business in Indonesia, organized by RUDN University in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on April 22, 2026.
The seminar was held following the visit of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, to Moscow on April 13, 2026, aimed at strengthening strategic Indonesia–Russia partnerships amid global dynamics. The event targeted managers, export and investment professionals, and business development specialists working with, or planning to enter the Indonesian and ASEAN markets.
Alongside Russian business practitioners and economists, Dr. Dona participated as a speaker from Indonesia. Delivering his presentation virtually, he provided a comprehensive analysis of Indonesia’s economic structure, national reform agenda, demographic dividend potential, leading industrial sectors, and the characteristics of Indonesia’s business culture.
A key focus of the seminar was on practical strategies for entering the Indonesian market and navigating regulatory frameworks for foreign investors. In his presentation titled Legal Framework of Investment Climate in Indonesia (Guidance for Foreign Investors), Dr. Dona elaborated on Indonesia’s investment policy design, including the positive investment list, priority sectors, conditional open investment schemes, and protections for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
The participation of UNS academics in such international forums reflects the university’s active role in advancing the concept of an impactful university, one that not only focuses on education and research but also contributes to academic diplomacy, strengthens international collaboration, and disseminates strategic knowledge to the global business community.
This engagement also aligns with the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education) through knowledge dissemination and cross-border academic collaboration; SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) by promoting inclusive and sustainable investment understanding; SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) through strengthening investment and innovation ecosystems; and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by expanding global partnerships among academic institutions, governments, and industry players.
Through this initiative, UNS not only strengthens its international presence but also demonstrates the tangible contribution of Indonesian higher education institutions in supporting sustainable development and enhancing national economic competitiveness on the global stage.
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