Indonesia's sweeping restructuring of science sector faces criticism

Indonesia's well-known scientific research body, the Eijkman Institute, will be absorbed into a National Research and Innovation Agency. - Reuters

JAKARTA, Jan 15 (Reuters): Indonesia's government is facing criticism from some top scientists and lawmakers that a sweeping restructuring bringing together the country's leading science and technology institutes could undermine research efforts.

The policy will see half a dozen science, technology and research institutes integrated into a National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), a move the government hopes will improve access to resources and funding, and boost competitiveness.