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  • TSAN 2021: Tanoto Scholars Discuss Leadership and Resilience

    TSAN 2021: Tanoto Scholars Discuss Leadership and Resilience

    On 16 December 2021, Tanoto Scholars in Singapore gathered for the Tanoto Scholars Annual Networking event with strict health protocol. It is the first offline event since 2019.

    Hosted by Tanoto Foundation, an independent family philanthropy organisation founded by Sukanto Tanoto and Tinah Bingei Tanoto in 1981. Fueled by the belief that quality education speeds up equal opportunities, the foundation aims to increase the quality of life through three pillars of focus: improving the learning environment, developing future leaders, as well as supporting research in the medical field.

    Several key figures opened TSAN 2021, namely Tin Pei Ling, CEO of Chinese non-profit business and parliament member for MacPherson SMC, along with National Youth Council (NYC) CEO David Chua, NUS School of Medicine representative Yong Loo Lin, as well as representatives from NTU and SMU.

    (Ms Tin shares insights on leadership, service, and resilience)

    Titled “The Road to Resilience”, the event was packed with sharing experiences and Q & A session with Ms. Tin who has experience as a young leader. The event inspires Tanoto Scholars to be tough and resilient.

    Tanoto Foundation Executive Advisor Bey Soo Khiang and Tanoto Foundation Global CEO Dr. J. Satrijo Tanudjojo then led the scholarship award ceremony and greeted new Tanoto Scholars joining the Tanoto Scholars Alumni committee.

    (Mr. Bey Soo Khiang and members of the Tanoto Scholars Association Singapore)

    Prior to the event, Dr. Tanudjojo and Mr. Chua in August 2021 met up to discuss building future leaders. Guests and Tanoto Scholars at TSAN 2021 also participated in the launch of BEACON program, a leadership development program from Tanoto Foundation Singapore. Aside from scholarship funds, BEACON or ‘Be Engaged and Actively Contribute to The Nation’ is also about learning from experience, as well as network and public service.

    In addition, Tanoto Foundation partners up with three popular universities in Singapore, NUS, NTU, and SMU, to support and drive the growth of Tanoto Scholars.

    Find out more about Leadership Program from Tanoto Foundation here: https://www.tanotofoundation.orgfuture-leaders/

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  • Unlocking Potential: Elaborating ASN BerAKHLAK with Dr Adi Suryanto

    Unlocking Potential: Elaborating ASN BerAKHLAK with Dr Adi Suryanto

    The world is changing faster than ever, which makes it vital that the Indonesian state civil apparatus should develop a world-class standard of competencies.

    “It is mandatory for each state civil apparatus to improve themselves with appropriate competencies because the Indonesian public deserves to attain service excellence in basic public services such as health, education, and so on,” stated Dr Adi Suryanto Head of the State Administration Agency in Jakarta.

    Adi elaborated on his statement in the latest episode of Unlocking Potential podcast hosted by Global Tanoto Foundation CEO Dr J. Satrijo Tanudjojo.

    They both discussed the importance of core values and employer branding for state civil apparatus, ASN BerAKHLAK, and ASN Bangga Melayani Bangsa respectively, which were launched by the Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo in July 2021.

    The BerAKHLAK values are service-oriented, accountable, competent, harmonic, loyal, adaptive, and collaborative.

    Strategic Implementation

    According to Adi, it is extremely important for all state civil apparatus to internalize the seven core values. Hence the agency has been strategically implementing them into governmental training materials.

    “These values have to be the requirement, like it or not, for which all government institutions must apply as a philosophy to govern every civil servant, in acting, behaving, even when providing public service,” said Adi.

    He also emphasized the importance of these values in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, and in contributing to Indonesia’s ranking in the Government Effectiveness Index.

    However, the work is far from finished. Adi states that compared to other countries, Indonesian public service standards are still below their index.

    Strategic Partnership

    Partnership are also crucial in achieving these goals, whether with other parts of government or with the private sector.

    Adi acknowledged the fruitful cooperation of his office with Tanoto Foundation, mainly in training or courses on public policymaking, for instance, the 2020 – 2021 webinar series of Virtual Public Lecture.

    “Strategic partnership is one important key for local governments and agencies to move forward and innovate, beyond their bureaucratic challenges,” added Adi.

    Listen on Spotify!
    https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/7mzIRmG9fsUZZUJ0I9BWWK?utm_source=generator&theme=0

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    About UP

    Unlocking Potential is a podcast series proudly presented by the Global Tanoto Foundation CEO Dr. J. Satrijo Tanudjojo, from the Tanoto Foundation. With various contemporary yet strategic topics, the conversation reveals ideas and breakthroughs from prominent guests as their contribution to the future global society.

    About TF

    Tanoto Foundation is an independent philanthropic organization founded by Sukanto Tanoto and Tinah Bingei Tanoto based on the belief that every person should have the opportunity to realize his or her full potential. The Foundation started in 1981 by establishing kindergarten and elementary schools in Besitang, North Sumatra. The programs stem from the belief that quality education accelerates equal opportunity. The Foundation harnesses the transformative strength of education to realize people’s full potential and improve lives.

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  • The Role of Families in Stunting Prevention in Indonesia

    The Role of Families in Stunting Prevention in Indonesia

    Unlocking Potential is back with a new episode discussing the role of families in stunting prevention in Indonesia. This podcast is hosted by Global CEO Tanoto Foundation, Dr J. Satrijo Tanudjojo and Dr Hasto Wardoyo SPOG, Head of the National Population and Family Planning Agency (BKKBN).

    In 2018, 37.2% of Indonesian children are stunted. Notwithstanding WHO’s (World Health Organization) stunting target of below 20%, Indonesia President Joko Widodo has instructed to push the nation’s stunting prevalence even farther to 14%. BKKBN has adopted this target and spared no expense to achieving it.

    This episode covers the following topics:

    1. Why is stunting important to identify?
    2. Prevent stunting with the right knowledge
    3. The role of all parties, especially families, to prevent stunting
    4. The impact of stunting on a wider scope

    Why Stunting is Important to Identify?

    Dr Hasto Wardoyo said, “Stunting is not inherited, but related to how a baby is nurtured by their family.”

    Children who are stunted are at risk of facing a lower quality of life, which impacts their families and communities. It is therefore necessary to implement early mitigation efforts to safeguard against the longer-term and broader impact of stunting. This would then place the next generation in a better position to realise their fullest potential.

    Prevent Stunting with the Right Knowledge

    Dr Hasto Wardoyo explained that stunting factors include poor nutrition, environmental hygiene, and family parenting culture and behavior.

    Dr J. Satrijo Tanudjojo gave an example of children living in environments with easy access to fish, but parents have instead opted to provide food lacking in nutrition. Educating parents on good nutrition and clean environments for children is critical.

    The Role of All Parties, Especially Families to Prevent Stunting

    Dr Satrijo and Dr Hasto agreed that while multi-stakeholder collaboration is required to make stunting prevention a success in Indonesia, families can make an important contribution by applying best practices and interventions as early as possible. Given the long-term nature of development, such decisions can be discussed and reached as early as even before marriage.

    Education applies to both mothers and fathers, as they embark on a long journey of nurture and support. Furthermore, families also have to readily recognized the importance of proper access to healthcare facilities and antenatal nutrition.

    Stunting’s Impact on a Wider Scope

    Stunting impacts the future of the nation. A high stunting rate may result in declining competitiveness, which will have adverse economic impact. It is therefore critical that like-minded stakeholders, including Tanoto Foundation, come together to fight stunting. These include not only government organisations, research institutions, the private sector and philanthropies, but also the media and families – all have a role to play.

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