Jakarta, Nov. 6 -- Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Stella Christie emphasized the importance of data-driven decision-making, research, and science skills for graduates of vocational and professional higher education institutions.

She made this statement while delivering the scientific address at the graduation ceremony of the State Finance Polytechnic of the State College of Accountancy (PKN STAN) for the 2024/2025 Academic Year on Wednesday (November 5).

"We often focus solely on calculating costs, yet the benefits of research and science are far greater than we imagine. A 10 percent increase in research investment can boost economic growth by up to 0.9 percent in the long term," Stella Christie said in a s...