Jimbaran – Udayana University (Unud) hosted the Meaningful Public Participation Hearing in the context of discussing the Draft Amendment to the State Finance Law. This activity presented the Deputy Minister of Law of the Republic of Indonesia from the ranks of the Ministry of Law of the Republic of Indonesia, academics, legal practitioners, representatives of ministries and state institutions, as well as Udayana University academics. The event was held in the Nation Room, Rectorate Building, Udayana University (8/10/26).
This activity is a forum for absorbing aspirations, input, criticism and views from various stakeholders as part of the process of drafting state financial regulations that are transparent, participatory and responsive to community needs.
The Chancellor of Udayana University was represented in this activity by the Secretary of Udayana University (Unud), Prof. Dr. Dr. I Putu Gede Adiatmika, M.Kes., who also read the remarks of the Chancellor of Unud.
In his speech, the Secretary of Udayana University said that universities have a strategic role in the process of forming laws and public policies. According to him, universities not only play a role in developing science, but also have a responsibility to make academic contributions in the process of formulating policies that have a direct impact on society.
“For universities, forums like this have a broader meaning than just a discussion agenda. Universities have a responsibility to ensure that knowledge does not stop in classrooms and academic publications, but is present in the process of forming policies and laws that touch the interests of society,” said Prof. Adiathmics.
It was further stated that meaningful public participation is not only limited to providing space to express opinions, but also ensures that every scientific thought and practical experience from the public and academic community can be considered in the process of forming regulations.
In the context of state financial management, public participation is important because state finances are not solely related to administrative aspects and numbers, but are also a public mandate that requires integrity, accountability and legal certainty.
Meanwhile, Deputy Minister of Law of the Republic of Indonesia, Prof. Dr. Edward Omar Sharif Hiariej, S.H., M.H., expressed his appreciation to Udayana University for facilitating the implementation of this forum.
Prof. Eddy emphasized the importance of community involvement from the early stages of drafting legislation. According to him, public participation is an important part in ensuring that the process of forming laws and regulations runs openly and can be accounted for.
“Public participation starts from the design stage, even before the draft text exists. We are here to listen to input, consider it, and provide accountability for any input that is accepted or that cannot be accommodated,” said Prof. Eddie.
On this occasion, the Deputy Minister of Law and Justice also highlighted the importance of alignment and harmonization between the State Finance Law and a number of other sectoral regulations, including the State Treasury Law, BUMN Law, Limited Liability Company Law, BPK Law, as well as regulations related to eradicating criminal acts of corruption.
According to Prof. Eddy, harmonization of regulations is needed to avoid non-synchronization of norms which can give rise to multiple interpretations and legal uncertainty, especially in management and decision making within State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN).
“We want to create a conducive investment climate while providing legal certainty so that BUMN can move agilely and optimally in providing public services without being overshadowed by legal doubts in the pure business realm,” stressed the Deputy Minister of Law.
This event also presented a number of speakers and experts, including Prof. Plenary session from Gadjah Mada University, Dr. Candra Hamzah as Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission for the 2007–2011 Period, Dr. Hendri Julianur from Gadjah Mada University, and Dr. Dahana Putra as Director General of Legislation and Regulations at the Ministry of Law.
Apart from that, the activity was attended by representatives of the Ministry of State Secretariat, Ministry of Finance, BPU BUMN, Danantara, Forkopimda, as well as the academic community of Udayana University.
Through the implementation of this forum, Udayana University continues to strengthen its role as an academic space that brings together government, academics, practitioners and the community in contributing to the formation of public policy and legal reform.
Unud’s involvement in this forum is also part of the university’s commitment to supporting the creation of state financial regulations that are harmonious, have legal certainty, and are oriented towards the interests and welfare of the community.