Minister of Culture Fadli Zon: Global Museums Start with Quality Human Resources

JAKARTA - The Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, Fadli Zon, emphasized the importance of improving the quality of human resources in museums in Indonesia during the opening of the Technical Guidance for Cultural Heritage and Museum Preservation Staff at the National Museum of Indonesia on Monday, October 28, 2024. With the theme "Dedicated Course on Assessing Museum Collections for Appraisal", this event collaborates with the Reinwardt Academy from the Netherlands and Heritage Hands-On to bring fresh energy to the world of museums in Indonesia.

"Our museums must become living centers of knowledge, and it all starts with competent human resources," said Fadli Zon.

According to him, Indonesian museums, with their diverse collections and cultural backgrounds, need high management standards. The Minister of Culture reminded that this improvement is also a mandate from Law Number 5 of 2017 concerning Cultural Advancement.

He also expressed his appreciation to international partners. The presence of experts from the Reinwardt Academy, Heritage Hands-On, and Erasmus Huis is seen as a golden opportunity for participants to learn directly about professional museum management.

“With this collaboration, we can shape museum staff who are not only knowledgeable but also confident with a global network of cooperation,” he added.

Previously, at the Panji Cultural Festival on October 22, 2024, Fadli Zon expressed his hope for Indonesia to become the cultural capital of the world. This statement was based on his experiences in various countries around the world. Fadli believes that no one has cultural wealth comparable to Indonesia. However, he added, the focus should be on promoting Indonesia's cultural wealth globally and especially ensuring that the community considers it an extraordinary asset.

It is known that this Technical Guidance will take place from October 28 to November 1, 2024, involving curators and educational staff from various regions. The Minister hopes that after this training, participants will be able to assess museum collections in an accountable and detailed manner. "Our museums will become more interesting, able to meet public expectations, and become enjoyable learning places," he concluded.[*]