Pekanbaru, Riau – The Department of Government Sciences, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) University of Riau, through the Lecturer Functional Position Group (KJFD) of Village Government in collaboration with Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University, Andalas University, and Lambung Mangkurat University, successfully held a National Webinar Series with the theme "New Era of Village Development". This webinar is a tangible manifestation of the implementation of the cooperation between the four universities in an effort to develop insights and solutions related to village development in Indonesia. This activity is an important forum for constructive discussions between academics, practitioners, and the government regarding opportunities, challenges, and strategies for village development in the modern era. In addition, this webinar aims to share knowledge and experience in order to support innovation and capacity building at the village level.
Village development is recognized as the main foundation in strengthening the nation's resilience and independence. Villages play a strategic role in encouraging economic growth, improving community welfare, and maintaining environmental sustainability. However, villages today face increasingly complex challenges, including the digital age, social change, and the need for inclusive and sustainable development.
This webinar targets lecturers and students from the Department of Government Science, University of Riau, Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University, Andalas University, and Lambung Mangkurat University. This event managed to attract attention and was attended by around 250 participants. This activity was carried out online through the Zoom platform on Friday, April 25, 2025.
The series of webinar events included the opening, remarks from the Dean of FISIP UNRI represented by the Vice Dean for Cooperation, Alumni and Student Affairs Dr. Saiman, S.IP, M.Si, delivery of discipline, presentation of material by resource persons, discussion and question and answer, and closing. The speakers present were experts in the field of village development, namely Dr. Auradian Marta, S.IP, MA (Lecturer of IP FISIP - UNRI) with the topic "National Policy in the New Era of Village Development," Dr. Tengku Rika Valentina, MA (Lecturer of IP FISIP - UNAND) with the topic "Village Innovation in the Era of Digitalization," Luki Oka Prastio, M.I.P (Lecturer of IP FISIP - UNTIRTA) with the topic "The Role of Village Government in Sustainable Development, " and a resource person from Lambung Mangkurat University who presented topics related to village development.
This webinar is expected to increase a comprehensive understanding of village development policies, strategies, and innovations. In addition, this activity is expected to encourage closer collaboration between various stakeholders to achieve sustainable and inclusive village development goals.
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