Pulse Internet Measurement Forum, Indonesia
This workshop adopts a research-oriented, collaborative approach to explore how Internet connectivity in underserved schools can be measured using accessible, transparent, and policy-relevant indicators, drawing on various initiatives.
Details
Access to high-quality, reliable Internet is a prerequisite for meaningful participation in education, especially in an increasingly digital world. Yet many schools in rural and underserved areas remain unconnected or have poor connectivity. This connectivity gap not only limits access to digital learning tools but also hampers broader social and economic development.
This workshop is expected to serve as a starting point for strengthening evidence-based discussions on school Internet connectivity in Indonesia. By focusing on underserved schools, the activity contributes to broader efforts to promote inclusive, resilient, and measurable Internet development in the region.
The expected outputs of this workshop will include:
- Improved understanding of Internet connectivity measurement for underserved schools.
- A concise summary of key challenges, indicators, and data needs.
- Initial ideas or recommendations for future research, policy dialogue, or collaborative initiatives.
This workshop is open to:
- Researchers and academics
- ICT and education practitioners
- Relevant government and non-government stakeholders.
Agenda
9:30—10:00 Registration
10:00—10:45 Welcome and Opening Remarks
| Speaker(s) | Organisation | Title | Documents | Videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tinuk Andriyanti | Internet Society Indonesia Jakarta Chapter | Welcome | - | - |
| Arief Kusuma Among Praja | Esa Unggul University | Key note | - | - |
10:45—12:30 Measuring and Enabling Internet Access
| Speaker(s) | Organisation | Title | Documents | Videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lia Hestina | RIPE NCC | An introduction to RIPE Atlas, and how it can be used to measure Internet performance in schools. | - | - |
| Tariq Zaman | University of Technology Sarawak | Lessons from measuring Internet performance in rural Borneo. | - | - |
| Maria Antonia Bravo Reyes | Giga UNICEF | Challenges in Internet Measurement and Quality Assessment | - | - |
| Aftab Siddiqui | APNIC Foundation | Enabling reliable Internet access for 100 schools and healthcare facilities across the Pacific | - | - |
12:00—13:30 Lunch and Prayer
13:30—14:30 Research Discussion
In this session, participants will break out into four groups to develop research proposals for the problem statements.
14:30—15:00 Break
15:00—16:00 Review and Next Steps
The groups will have 3 minutes to present their proposals, followed by 5 minutes of questions. We will then work together to form an agreed approach to conducting the research.