IISMA-AC Public Hearing: Shaping Future Mobility Policies through Alumni Insights

IIER joined the IISMA-AC Public Hearing to share research insights on flexible service models, aligning with alumni advocacy to inform future academic mobility and return commitment policies.

EVENTS

4/30/20251 min read

On April 26, 2025, the Indonesian Institute for Education Reform (IIER) participated in a public hearing hosted by the IISMA Alumni Club in South Jakarta. The event gathered policymakers, education leaders, and alumni to discuss the future of academic mobility and the evolving role of return commitments for international scholarship recipients.

IIER shared insights drawn from its ongoing research on national service models, aligning with findings from the IISMA-AC Research Advocacy Team. The presentation emphasized the need for more flexible, evidence-based frameworks that reflect global trends and the lived experiences of returning scholars.

Key Highlights:

IIER underscored the importance of alumni engagement in shaping inclusive and adaptive policies.
Discussion centered on the alignment between individual career paths and national development goals.
Both IIER and IISMA-AC advocated for stronger alumni data systems to monitor long-term contributions.
Participants explored policy adjustments that accommodate global mobility while sustaining national benefit.

This collaboration reflected a growing synergy between independent research bodies and alumni-driven advocacy in Indonesia’s higher education landscape.