Ministry of Forestry Encourages KHDTK to Become Forestry Innovation Center

Four KHDTK Transformation Strategies

To make KHDTK a Center of Excellence, BP2SDM of the Ministry of Forestry encourages four strengthening strategies.

First, strengthening regulations and basic policies. This step includes strengthening the status of KHDTK as a formal center of excellence, adjusting nomenclature that accommodates the functions of education, research, and innovation, and preparing transparent indicators and monitoring systems.

Second, strengthening collaboration and institutions. KHDTK is encouraged to be part of the implementation of the Merdeka Campus and developed as a forest-based living lab.

KHDTK managers are also directed to build strategic partnerships and interregional consortia. Communities are placed as partners in producing knowledge or co-producers of knowledge, not just as program recipients.

Third, strengthening financing and economic innovation. This strategy is carried out by developing innovative and sustainable financing, utilizing environmental services as a source of income, and strengthening the social and cultural functions of the region.

Fourth, capacity building and technology utilization. The steps include digitalization, technological transformation, revitalization of governance and human resources based on the principles of good forest governance, as well as the development of competency standards and certification for KHDTK managers.