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Population Data Management Hinges on Skilled Human Resources, Says Indonesian Official
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Population Data Management Hinges on Skilled Human Resources, Says Indonesian Official

From CNN Indonesia · (1h ago) Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Indonesia's Directorate General of Population and Civil Registration (Dukcapil) emphasizes the critical role of human resources in managing digital population data.
  • Director General Teguh Setyabudi stated that robust infrastructure is insufficient without adequate personnel capacity.
  • The push for 'Dukcapil Go Digital' requires skilled personnel to effectively utilize information technology for population data management.

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, Indonesia's Directorate General of Population and Civil Registration (Dukcapil) is placing a strong emphasis on the human element in its data management strategies. Director General Teguh Setyabudi articulated this vision, stressing that while technological infrastructure is crucial, it is the capacity and competence of the personnel managing the data that ultimately determine the success of digital initiatives.

If the network infrastructure and cybersecurity are strong, but the human resources are compromised, what is the point?

— Teguh SetyabudiSetyabudi emphasizes that human capacity is as vital as technological infrastructure in data management.

Setyabudi highlighted that even the most advanced systems, including robust networks and cybersecurity measures, are vulnerable if the human resources overseeing them are inadequate. This perspective underscores a key challenge in digital transformation: ensuring that the workforce is equipped with the necessary skills to leverage new technologies effectively. The 'Dukcapil Go Digital' program, aimed at modernizing population data services, inherently relies on the proficiency of its staff in managing and utilizing information technology.

The importance of population data, as Setyabudi explained, extends far beyond simple administrative record-keeping. It serves as the foundational bedrock for a wide array of government functions, from planning national development and distributing social aid to facilitating elections. The integrity and effective management of this data are therefore paramount to the efficient functioning of the state and the delivery of public services.

If it's already Go Digital, it means the utilization of IT is very urgent.

— Teguh SetyabudiSetyabudi highlights the critical need for IT proficiency in the digital era of population data management.

Indonesia's commitment to strengthening its population data system is further evidenced by the ongoing implementation of the National Identity Number (NIK) as a single identity standard. This initiative aims to streamline data utilization across various sectors. With Indonesia's population exceeding 289 million and electronic ID card registration surpassing 97%, the focus on skilled human resources to manage this vast dataset is a logical and necessary step towards achieving more effective governance and public service delivery.

Dukcapil data is overarching, serving as the basis and backbone for all services; we underpin all public services.

— Teguh SetyabudiSetyabudi explains the fundamental role of population data in government operations and public services.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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