Hasanuddin University Holds FGD on EQUITY Program Implementation Funded by LPDP

The Directorate for Reputation Enhancement of Hasanuddin University (UNHAS) recently organised a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) focusing on the identification of EQUITY programs, a scheme funded by the Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP), that will soon be implemented. Led by the Director of Reputation Enhancement, Prof. Rohani Ambo Rappe, Ph.D., the FGD took place on Sunday, 21 September 2025, at the Innovate Room, UNHAS Hotel and Convention, Tamalanrea campus.

The discussion brought together various implementing units of EQUITY-related activities, including the Institute for Research and Community Service (LP2M), the International Office (IO), the Publication Management Center (PMC), the Directorate of Alumni Affairs and the Directorate of Reputation Enhancement team itself. Each unit shared insights and identified priority programs that could be carried out in the near future.

One of the important points addressed in the FGD was the disbursement mechanism of EQUITY funds. It was agreed that the funding, provided through LPDP, would be divided into two phases: 80% for the initial disbursement and 20% for the second. This approach is expected to support financial efficiency and ensure the effective execution of the programs.

Furthermore, the Reputation Enhancement team urged the implementing units to promptly identify programs that are ready for execution. They also emphasised the preparation of all required documents to ensure a smooth fund disbursement process. The FGD served as a key step in aligning EQUITY program implementation with the broader goal of strengthening UNHAS’s institutional reputation.