Strategies to address limited research funding in Indonesia
UNAIR NEWS – Research is a key driver of national progress, yet funding often poses a major hurdle. According to World Bank data in 2020, Indonesia allocated only 0.2 percent of its GDP to research, compared with a global average of 2.67 percent—placing the country far behind most nations. Professor Rossanto Dwi Handoyo, SE, M.Si., […]
UNAIR professor urges government caution on rising tax revenue targets
UNAIR NEWS – Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance plans to raise its 2026 tax revenue target to Rp2,357.7 trillion, a 13.5 percent increase from the 2025 target of Rp2,076.9 trillion. Professor Rossanto Dwi Handoyo, SE, M.Si., Ph.D., from Universitas Airlangga’s Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), cautioned against the risks of this plan. “If the revenue […]
World Gold Price Prediction After United States Election Using Pulse Function Intervention Analysis Â
The United States (US) presidential election in November 2024 created a significant external shock to the global economy, particularly the world gold market. The appreciation of the US dollar that followed led to a sharp fall in gold prices, reaching 2,582.1 USD, after previously recording highs in early October 2024. Gold, as a safe haven […]
UNAIR alumnus makes his mark in government bureaucracy
UNAIR NEWS – Alumni of Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) continue to make significant contributions across strategic fields such as academia, healthcare, and government. Many hold key roles in shaping national public policy. One of them is Andie Megantara, Ph.D., who currently serves as Secretary of the Coordinating Ministry for Community Empowerment. Career path Born in Surakarta […]
