PROJECT OVERVIEW
The project involves the development of a study on the utilization of information technology for economic diplomacy and the creation of an Economic Diplomacy System Dashboard. This initiative seeks to enhance data analysis and decision-making processes within Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, particularly through the Foreign Policy Strategy Agency. By integrating technology and strategic data analysis, the project establishes a robust framework and toolset to support more informed and efficient economic diplomacy practices, ensuring Indonesia remains competitive and adaptable in global economic engagements.
The project highlights the critical role of technology in fostering collaboration among various stakeholders, including government agencies, private sectors, and international partners. By centralizing and standardizing data through the Economic Diplomacy System Dashboard, the initiative streamlines decision-making processes and strengthens Indonesia’s capacity to respond swiftly to global economic trends and challenges. The system is designed to empower policymakers with real-time insights, enabling decisions that are both proactive and evidence-based. Furthermore, the dashboard facilitates the identification of emerging opportunities, the mitigation of risks, and the promotion of sustainable economic growth through enhanced diplomacy strategies. The project was lead by Prof. Tirta N Mursitama, Deputy for Investment Cooperation at the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM.
On the 19th of December 2024, the project with both of its output (Dashboard and Analysis Document) was successfully delivered on time from BINUS University research team to Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Our team is commited to support the project implementation even after the project handover.
Final Project Presentation
Project Presentation
Project Presentation to Head of Foreign Policy Agency Strategy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Project Handover
MY ROLES
As one of the team member for this projects, I play a specfic role related to project management and data analysis. My responsibilities are:
Project and Resource Manager
I managed the overall project, ensuring resources were efficiently allocated and milestones were achieved for the successful creation of the Economic Diplomacy System Dashboard
Primary Coordinator
I acted as the primary liaison between the technical team, project leader, and the client (Ministry of Foreign Affairs). This involved facilitating clear communication, resolving challenges, and ensuring that the project’s direction aligned with stakeholder expectations
Presenter and Requirement Gatherer
I regularly presented the project’s progress to stakeholders, gathering feedback and additional requirements to refine the study and dashboard functionalities. My role ensured that the end product met the client’s needs.
Contributor to Digital Transformation and Data Analysis
I played a significant role in shaping the digital transformation aspect of the project, contributing insights and strategies for integrating data analysis methodologies into the documentation and overall approach. My expertise ensured the study was practical, innovative, and actionable for economic diplomacy.
Impact
1. Improved Decision-Making in Economic Diplomacy: By leveraging IT and strategic data, policymakers can make data-driven decisions that align with national interests and priorities.
2. Enhanced International Engagement: The dashboard and study help strengthen Indonesia’s ability to navigate global economic opportunities and challenges, ensuring the country maximizes its benefits in international trade and cooperation.
3. Support for National Development Goals: Aligning with Indonesia’s broader development objectives, the project contributes to the country’s diplomatic strategies, indirectly supporting economic growth and stability.
4. Institutional Capacity Building: Strengthens the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ capacity to utilize technology, fostering a culture of innovation and efficiency within government institutions.
Challenges
Being involved with a project directly related to supporting the nation using digital transformation and data analytics presents several challenges, such as:
Data Availability and Quality
Accessing relevant, high-quality data for analysis was limited due to confidentiality or fragmented sources.
Technical Complexity of Dashboard Development
Creating a user-friendly yet robust dashboard tailored to the Ministry’s needs required aligning technical capabilities with real-world requirements
Stakeholder Alignment
Ensuring all involved parties had a shared understanding of the project’s goals and deliverables.
Solutions
To effectively navigate these challenges, we introduced and applied a range of strategic measures tailored to address obstacles, align with stakeholder expectations, and secure the platform’s success and sustainability. These measures included:
Highlighting Collaboration
Established collaboration with key Ministry stakeholders to ensure data-sharing agreements and secure, efficient access
Iterative Development
Adopted an iterative development process involving regular feedback from the Ministry to fine-tune the dashboard’s functionalities
Regular Interaction
Conducted regular meetings and presentations to align expectations and clarify objectives
Prof. Tirta N. Mursitama - Project Leader & Deputy for Investment Cooperation at the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM
Brilly, a young lecturer/researcher, successfully carried out the information system and economic diplomacy project of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, developed by BINUS University, with excellence. As the project leader, I am satisfied and highly appreciate Brilly’s ability to interpret my directions, understand the technical needs of this project, follow up with the development team, and maintain team balance. Brilly also demonstrated skillful negotiation in addressing various issues among the stakeholders in this project, leading to agreements being reached. Moving forward, I would be delighted to collaborate with Brilly again on future projects. Keep up the great work and continued success!
Otto Oktavianus - Development Team
With his expertise and deep analytic skill of the content of the dashboard, Brilly has been a very sharp communicator and negotiator to the users. And also a supportive leader, which a very key role of make this project successful.
