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Ketapang, 17 June 2025 — In an effort to strengthen synergy between vocational education and local government, Politeknik Negeri Ketapang (Ketapang State Polytechnic) (Ketapang State Polytechnic, Politap) attended a meeting held by the Communication and Informatics Agency (Diskominfo) of Ketapang Regency. The meeting took place in the Meeting Room of the Head of Diskominfo and was chaired directly by the Head of the Agency, Doni Andriawan, S.STP., M.E.
This meeting was part of the implementation of the cooperation between the Ketapang Regency Government and Politap in 2025, aimed at strengthening synergy between vocational education and local government in driving digital transformation.
The Head of Diskominfo Ketapang, Doni Andriawan, S.STP., M.E, expressed his hope that this cooperation would foster data-driven Smart City implementation and inter-agency collaboration, including with vocational higher education institutions such as Politap.
From Politap, the Director of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang was present along with institutional leadership, including the Vice Director for Academic Affairs, the Vice Director for Student Affairs, Cooperation, and Information Systems, the Information Technology Study Program Coordinator, and Public Relations representatives.
Director of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang, Irianto SP, S.ST., M.MA., on that occasion conveyed his institution's commitment to continuously contribute to regional development driven by technology and innovation.
“As a vocational education institution, we are committed to playing an active role in supporting the digital transformation of Ketapang Regency. This collaboration not only enriches students' learning experiences but also serves as our tangible contribution to society through our expertise in information technology,” he stated.
Furthermore, he affirmed that Politap is ready to strengthen its participation in strategic local government projects, including the development of public information dashboards, sectoral data integration, and digital literacy training for civil servants as well as the general public.
The meeting agenda focused on the evaluation and continuation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between both parties, as well as detailing technical roles for Politap in supporting the implementation of the Smart City program in Ketapang.
Politap’s active participation reflects the vocational education institution’s commitment to taking on a strategic role in supporting innovative, digital, and sustainable regional development. (Finn)
