Prof. Irwan, representing the leader of UNS, expressed his gratitude to Bank Indonesia for trusting UNS as the host of this event. “We are grateful that Bank Indonesia has chosen Universitas Sebelas Maret as the host of the Bank Indonesia Teaching under the theme of ‘Accelerating Economic and Financial Digitalization for Economic Recovery.’ This event is extraordinary because the Deputy of Bank Indonesia can attend today’s event in person,” said Prof. Irwan.

Related to the theme, Prof. Irwan explained that UNS has taken various initiatives in economic digitalization while striving to become a pioneer in digital transformation. The effort is implemented in several digital transformations, including the establishment of the Center for Excellence in Science and Technology (PUI) Fintech and Banking. UNS has also established the Faculty of Information Technology and Science Data to support data science education and technology for economic digitization. UNS, through the Faculty of Economics and Business, has also just opened a Digital Business study program, which is expected to prepare the best talent for digital transformation. “All of those efforts are dedicated to preparing superior talents in the digital economy, and it will be one of the prioritized programs by the Rector this year,” he added.

The Deputy Governor of Bank Indonesia, Juda Agung, Ph.D. welcomed the initiatives. Dr. Juda said that it is necessary for Bank Indonesia to maintain synergy with other institutions. “Synergy with various parties is an effort that we need to implement in the process of digitization, OJK as a supervisor of the microfinance sector, Bank Indonesia as a supervisor in the payment system. In terms of data and information communication, it falls under the role of the Ministry of Communication and Information. Currently, a bill on personal data protection is under discussion. The point is that we must work together and synergize across all government and industry sectors,” Juda said.

On this occasion, Dr. Juda delivered material about the digital transformation implemented by Bank Indonesia. He said that economic digitalization increased rapidly during the pandemic, especially online economic activity, which doubled during the pandemic. The trend of such digital transactions continues post-pandemic situation. This trend can be seen from data released by Bank Indonesia on e-commerce payment methods in July 2022, which is dominated by electronic money by 36.15 percent, followed by cash by 34.25 percent, and pay-later by 12.80 percent. Indonesia is dubbed as a country that potentially has the largest e-commerce market in ASEAN in 2025, valued at 140 billion US dollars. With this potential, Indonesian human resources must be prepared to accept the digital economy transformation.

The need for excellent resources to welcome the 2025 transformation is in accordance with UNS programs. Thus, the synergy between UNS and Bank Indonesia is expected to grow stronger for preparing superior talents in the digital economy. Humas UNS

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The representative of Bank Indonesia (BI) Solo launched the QRIS usage in the UNS campus are on Thursday (26/8/2021) through the Zoom Cloud Meeting platform. The launch was marked with symbolic scanning by UNS executive board and BI representatives. In the launching, the scanning was performed by BI Solo representative Nugroho Joko Prastowo and Vice-Rector for Planning, Partnership, Business, and Information Affairs UNS, Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Sajidan, M. Si. The symbolic scanning was witnessed by the Deputy Chief Representative BI Solo, Gunawan Purbowo and Bimala, and Head of Ecosystem Expansion Center Unit LinkAja, Irfan Chair.

The Rector of UNS, Prof. Dr. Jamal Wiwoho, S.H., M.Hum., is highly enthusiastic about the program. Prof. Jamal stated that non-cash payment is a certainty in the digital era. Thus, its presence in UNS proves that UNS participated and adapting to the development.

Further, Prof. Jamal hoped that QRIS could create an efficient and beneficial payment ecosystem. This system is also expected to ensure the security of the payment system.

“We hope that the cashless (payment) implemented in UNS could create a more effective and efficient payment system in the UNS campus and benefits UNS academic members,” Prof. Jamal stated.

The inevitability of digital payment is supported by the Chief of BI Solo Representative, Nugroho Joko Prastowo. According to Nugroho, QRIS is a form of digitalization that will be vital in the future. Therefore, Nugroho mengajak seluruh sivitas akademika UNS untuk memanfaatkan QRIS ini.

“We invite UNS academic community to act as the initiator of digitalization. In the future, digital products will be developed. Therefore, I hope academics in UNS to be the initiator in the community in starting cashless payment, especially through QRIS in the campus, around the campus, and surrounding areas,” Nugroho added.

The implementation of non-cash payment using QRIS will be implemented in several businesses in UNS, including the modular gas station in UNS, canteens, UNS Inn, UNS Library, UNS Medical Center, infaq and zakat in Nurul Huda Mosque UNS, and 11.3 unit in BPU UNS. QRIS is also available for several MSMEs under UNS supervision. Humas UNS

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The Rector of Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), Prof. Dr. Jamal Wiwoho, S.H., M.Hum., greatly appreciate the assistance. According to him, the assistance will be beneficial for the MSME entrepreneurs, especially during uncertain conditions. “The assistance provided by the Bank Indonesia to the UNS MSME partners is very useful, especially during this ongoing pandemic. The synergy between UNS and BI shall continue to various other aspects such as scholarship for UNS students, lecture material from BI, and collaborative research and community service,” said Prof. Jamal.

The assistance was given to 500 UNS MSMEs partners, consisting of groceries and multivitamins for the entrepreneurs for their daily life. This assistance is not the first assistance provided by the BI for MSMEs. Previously, the BI provided similar assistance in collaboration with UNS Alumni Association (IKA). This effort is a form of BI concern toward the community, especially the MSME entrepreneurs.

“Previously, we distribute similar assistance through the UNS Alumni Association (IKA UNS), and today we distribute another assistance through UNS. This assistance is small support from us to encourage the MSME entrepreneurs. Together we can go through this pandemic. Surviving this pandemic is not easy, but hopefully, the economic condition in the Solo region will recover soon,” said the Head of BI Solo Representative Office, Nugroho Joko Prastowo.

Until today, UNS has provided mentoring and coaching for the MSME in the Solo Region. Both activities are done by the Center for Study and Assistance for Cooperatives, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (PSP-KUMKM). PSP-KUMKM is a center for study under the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) UNS.

Aside from the Rector of UNS and the Heads from BI Solo Representative Office, the event was attended by various other parties such as the UNS Vice-Rector for Planning, Partnership, Business, and Information Affairs, Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Sajidan, M. Si., the Head of LPPM UNS, Prof. Dr. Okid Parama Astirin, Deputy Chief Representative of Bank Indonesia Solo, Gunawan Purbowo, and Bimala. Humas UNS

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