Indonesia Backs UNESCO Open Science Policy

Source: TEMPO.CO
Published on: 2026-10-15 10:05

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia has expressed its support for the open science policy initiated by UNESCO, aligning with principles of open science and the promotion of educational collaboration. However, speaking at the 225th session of the UNESCO Executive Board in Paris, France, Indonesia's Deputy Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, IGAK Satrya Wibawa, emphasized that the policy must continue to respect principles regarding data protection and intellectual property rights. "Open science is not a race to generate the greatest possible amount of open data," he asserted, according to a written statement confirmed in Jakarta on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026. "What matters more is how openness enhances the quality and integrity of research while expanding collaboration. This ensures that scientific knowledge delivers tangible benefits to society," Satrya added. He explained that the open science pr...

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