Chief Statistician of Statistics Indonesia (BPS) RI Delivers Public Lecture on Data-Driven Policy

Chief Statistician of Statistics Indonesia (BPS) RI, Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti, became as a speaker at the Public Lecture of Pendidikan Pemantapan Pimpinan Nasional (P3N), organized by the National Resilience Institute of the Republic of Indonesia (Lemhannas RI) at the Tri Gatra Building, Lemhannas RI, Jakarta (31/10). On this occasion, Chief Statistician of Statistics Indonesia (BPS) RI delivered a presentation titled “Data-Driven Policy,” highlighting the importance of utilizing statistical data as the foundation for formulating effective and sustainable public policies.

Upon her arrival at the Lemhannas RI Office, Chief Statistician of Statistics Indonesia (BPS) RI was welcomed directly by the Governor of Lemhannas, Ace Hasan Syadzily. This public lecture was also attended by several members of Lemhannas leadership, underscoring the shared perspective between Lemhannas and BPS to advancing data-driven policy analysis.

In her remarks, Chief Statistician of Statistics Indonesia (BPS) RI emphasized that valid, accurate, and up-to-date data serve as the fundamental basis for every public policy. Amalia elaborated on how BPS provides strategic data that can be used to support decision-making processes, from development planning to government program evaluation. Among the data presented in detail were economic growth, poverty, employment, and price developments, illustrating BPS’s role within the landscape of national and regional development.

Through an evidence-based policy approach, the resulting policies are expected to be more targeted and capable of effectively addressing the real needs of society.