Jakarta, July 2 -- Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, Brian Yuliarto, has emphasized that the government's programs in the fields of higher education and science are inclusive and designed to cover both public and private universities.

"We do not differentiate between public and private (higher education) institutions," he said during a working meeting with the House of Representatives (DPR) here on Wednesday.

"Almost all programs we launch are intended to facilitate all lecturers, whether from public or private universities," he added.

Minister Yuliarto informed that his ministry, through the Directorate General of Research and Development, has launched a number of research programs, most of which have drawn partic...