Tuesday, February 4, 2025 – Students of the Development Economics Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Yogyakarta, conducted a field lecture at the Regional Representative Office (KPw) of Bank Indonesia in East Java. This activity aimed to deepen their understanding of central banking, economic assessment, and the "Love, Proud, and Understand Rupiah" initiative. The program provided students with direct insights into the role and functions of Bank Indonesia as the central bank in maintaining economic stability, particularly in the areas of monetary policy, payment systems, and rupiah currency management.
The first speaker in this session was Mr. Gandhiano Dwi Putera, who delivered a presentation on Central Banking and Economic Assessment in East Java. During this session, students received insights from Bank Indonesia's expert team regarding inflation control strategies, interest rate policies, and BI's role in promoting economic growth. Additionally, students learned how Bank Indonesia assesses regional and national economic conditions to support the formulation of effective policies.
The second speaker was Mr. Mabruri, who presented material on the "Love, Proud, and Understand Rupiah" initiative. As part of the educational efforts related to this program, students were introduced to the importance of maintaining the sovereignty of the rupiah, including aspects of currency security, methods for identifying genuine banknotes, and the role of the public in maintaining exchange rate stability.