Prof. Dr. Bambang S. Trenggono, drg., M.Biomed., Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry at Universitas YARSI, presented research findings and development of Appropriate Technology (TTG) on Sustainable Village Based Development at the International Development and Sustainability Studies Center (IDSSC), University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This activity served as an international academic forum bringing together researchers, academicians, and sustainable development practitioners from various countries to share experiences, best practices, and innovations in sustainable village development. The presentation delivered by Prof. Bambang highlighted the importance of implementing appropriate technology suited to local village conditions in supporting sustainable development, encompassing economic, social, and environmental aspects, including village community health aspects. Through this forum, Prof. Bambang represented Universitas YARSI in sharing experiences and lessons learned from various community service programs implemented in Indonesia, particularly regarding village community empowerment through environmentally friendly technology approaches, local economic development based on village potential, improved access to village community health services, and community capacity building in sustainable resource management. This international-level presentation activity also provided a platform for building academic and research cooperation networks between Universitas YARSI and University of Malaya, as well as other higher education institutions in the Southeast Asian region in the fields of sustainable development and community development.
The presentation delivered by the Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry of Universitas YARSI on Sustainable Village Based Development at IDSSC University of Malaya aligns with the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across several key points: Goal 1: No Poverty through the application of appropriate technology that increases productivity and income of village communities; Goal 2: Zero Hunger by developing sustainable agricultural systems and food security at the village level; Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being through improved access to basic health services and disease prevention in village communities; Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy through the introduction and implementation of renewable energy technology suited to village conditions; Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities by developing sustainable, inclusive, and climate-resilient village development models; Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production by promoting efficient and environmentally friendly resource management practices in village communities; Goal 13: Climate Action through implementation of technology and practices that reduce emissions and increase village community adaptation to climate change impacts; and Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals through international collaboration between higher education institutions in Indonesia and Malaysia in research, development, and knowledge dissemination on sustainable village development that can be replicated in various developing countries.
