Jakarta - "I have never heard my country's national anthem sung with this kind of kurus. I want to learn to sing after hearing it, "flattered Australian Ambassador to Indonesia, Gary Quinlan to the STIS Polytechnic Excelsior Statistics (Polstat) Competition which was applauded by all participants who attended the Building 1st Hall 10th Floor BPS, this afternoon (4/7 ). The warm moment was recorded in the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) and the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
This five-year partnership is a milestone to strengthen the relationship between the two statistics agencies, as well as a recognition of the partnership relationship between Indonesia and Australia. Head of Statistics Australia, David W Kalisch said the cooperation between BPS and ABS marks a new chapter in relationships that have existed for 20 years. BPS and ABS this time will work together in realizing the modernization and transformation of statistics, including through the utilization of big data and data integration.
Head of BPS, Kecuk Suhariyanto explained, in this cooperation BPS position will change, not only as the recipient of technical assistance, but both take a role. "There can be ABS learned from BPS, such as how to record in the archipelago region with geographical conditions that become the main challenge of BPS in providing data for all parties," said Kecuk in his speech.
This new 'round' cooperation will also focus on collaboration on both social statistics as BPS will face the 2020 Population Census. In addition, Indonesia's macro-economic statistics, international standards for calculating environmental statistics, and support the United Nations agenda for development Sustainability in 2030. "It is important for ABS to be involved to help build the neighboring country's (bp) position in terms of technical capabilities and the needs of BPS in innovation, modernization and collaboration with international statistics committees," Kalisch said. This 2018 World Cup.
A warm atmosphere was felt in the meeting between the two institutions. At the beginning of the event, the Pasapan Dance from West Sumatra welcomed Kecuk, Kalisch, and Gary. The dancers who are students of Polstat STIS draped NTT cloth to their third shoulders. Dancing dances and singing from the archipelago increasingly coloring this important agenda. Especially at the end of the activity, the dancers invited the participants to rock "Maumere". All without insulation, rocking together dissolves in togetherness. (Humas BPS / Kunti)
