Speaker :
Dr. Eng. Imam Machdi, M.T.
Yunarso Anang, Ph.D (Moderator)
Description :As part of efforts to enhance the competencies and knowledge of students and lecturers—particularly in the development of methodology and statistical information at Statistics Indonesia (BPS)—Politeknik Statistika STIS held a public lecture featuring Dr. Eng. Imam Machdi, M.T., who currently serves as the Deputy for Methodology and Statistical Information at BPS. The public lecture, which took place on Tuesday (March 9), was attended virtually by all Politeknik Statistika STIS students and faculty members and was broadcast live on the Politeknik Statistika STIS YouTube channel.
Moderated by Yunarso Anang, Ph.D., the lecture carried the theme “Innovations in Methodology and Information Technology at BPS for Producing Better Official Statistics to Support One Data Indonesia.” In his presentation, the speaker addressed several topics, including the modernization and transformation of statistics in terms of methodology, technology, and quality control. He stated that the global challenges in statistical issues are becoming increasingly diverse, with big data being one of them.
Regarding the discussion on One Data Indonesia, the speaker emphasized the importance of data integration. He remarked, “We are now in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, where analytical tools are available everywhere and everything is interconnected.” One example of data integration implemented by BPS is the integration of SDGs data, which is available on the BPS website. He also discussed the efforts BPS has undertaken as the coordinator of statistical data, including the responsibility to guide statistical development across ministries, government agencies, and local governments. As part of this role, BPS first developed technical guidelines for statistical data standards and metadata. In addition, BPS has carried out the development of sectoral statistics, provided recommendations for conducting sectoral statistical activities, and promoted the use of reference codes. Another step taken by BPS is the preparation of the Indonesia Data Hub (INDAH), which aims to allow data from other institutions to interact and collaborate with data produced by BPS.
On the topic of methodology, the speaker highlighted the main issue of how to maintain up-to-date data registers. These data registers are integrated with geospatial data to support surveys and censuses conducted by BPS. This integration is essential for enhancing the execution of BPS’s survey and census activities. The presentation continued with a discussion on statistical infrastructure, where the speaker explained that conducting integrated statistics requires multiple systems. In utilizing technology systems, data collection methods are shifting from conventional to modern approaches. Future infrastructure must be capable of supporting big data.
At the end of his presentation, the speaker acknowledged the role of Politeknik Statistika STIS in producing top-tier human resources for BPS and other institutions. Politeknik Statistika STIS is expected to continuously foster innovation and develop expertise in statistics, computing, and data science. As a closing remark, the speaker stated, “Better data, better lives. Together, we will contribute to the welfare of the Indonesian people through quality data.”
