Jakarta, Nov. 28 -- Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Research Brian Yuliarto reaffirmed the government's commitment to empowering universities across Indonesia as drivers of economic growth, including by facilitating them to intensify research on public policies.

As cited from a statement here on Friday, he emphasized that his ministry will continue efforts to deepen collaboration between universities, the business community, and the government while supporting the economy through sustainable, inclusive, and research-based tourism development.

Yuliarto conveyed the statement at the 13th Congress of the Association of Indonesian Faculty of Economics and Business (AFEBI) in West Lombok District, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Province...