Regional Information & Updates

INOVASI and Ma’arif NU conduct joint monitoring of education activities in Sidoarjo and Pasuruan, East Java

Innovation for Indonesia’s School Children (INOVASI), a program partnership between the governments of Australia and Indonesia, first signed a partnership with prominent Islamic association Ma’arif NU in late 2018. This agreement represents an exciting opportunity

INOVASI Joint Monitoring visit to Sidoarjo and Probolinggo Improving the quality of education in East Java

This joint monitoring activity involved representatives from the national Ministry of Education and Culture, Ministry of Religious Affairs, and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) from the Australian Embassy in Jakarta. The

Australia’s Deputy Head of Mission visits local educators in Probolinggo

During the visit, Mr Cox had the opportunity to observe the implementation of the Government of Australia’s Innovation for Indonesia’s School Children (INOVASI) Program, meeting with local partner teachers, principals, supervisors and government representatives. Through

INOVASI joins the 4th Islamic Schooling Conferences and Forum in Melbourne, Australia

In their panel presentation, INOVASI’s Program Director Dr. Mark Heyward, along with Dr. Bahrul Hayat, Education Specialist for the Australian Government supported Technical Assistance for Education Systems Strengthening (TASS) program in Indonesia, and Education Pathways

Multi-grade Teaching in Basic Education: Opportunities and Challenges

Carrying the theme “Multigrade Learning in Basic Education: Opportunities and Challenges”, this educational discussion forum presents national and regional perspectives by presenting speakers, namely teachers and education staff in East Java Province (Probolingo ), Probolinggo

Local solutions to improve education quality explored at Temu INOVASI forum in Batu City, East Java

Held in celebration of National Education Day (Thursday 2nd May 2019), the event was an opportunity to recognise Batu City as a ‘Literacy City’, and showcased INOVASI’s program implementation and promising education practices. Batu is

Australia’s Deputy Head of Mission and World Bank Indonesia Country Director visit government leaders and communities on Sumba Island

The visit aimed to observe the implementation of the Government of Australia’s Innovation for Indonesia’s School Children (INOVAS) Program and the World Bank’s Investing in Nutrition and Early Years (INEY) Program in East Sumba. During

Meeting between East Java Governor and 5 regents / mayors from INOVASI partner districts

The event was attended by Bupati from Sumenep, Pasuruan, Sidoarjo, Probolinggo, and the Mayor of Batu. Representatives from the East Java and Regency/City education service offices, as well as the provincial and district Ministry of