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Digital Governance for a Sustainable Agenda: Lessons Learnt from Universitas Terbuka

Authors
Vivi Indra Amelia Nasution1, *, Rahmat Budiman1, Meita Istianda1
1Universitas Terbuka, South Tangerang, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: vivi@ecampus.ut.ac.id
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Vivi Indra Amelia Nasution
Available Online 12 December 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-505-8_6How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Digital Education Ecosystem; Open and Distance Learning; Sustainable Development Goals; Tri Dharma
Abstract

This study explores Universitas Terbuka (UT) as a pioneering model of collaborative digital transformation for social inclusion. Through its long-standing commitment to open and distance learning (ODL), UT leverages innovative pedagogical approaches to foster equity and sustainable development. Adopting a descriptive qualitative approach, this research examines how UT integrates Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into its core functions of education, research, and community services, known as Tri Dharma. The study specifically focuses on SDGs 1 (No Poverty), 4 (Quality Education), 5 (Gender Equality), 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), analyzing how UT’s digital framework facilitates inclusive growth. Findings reveal that UT’s digital transformation is a powerful catalyst for social inclusion, democratizing access to higher education for geographically and economically diverse populations. Its community outreach programs, a key pillar of Tri Dharma, exemplify collaborative action that strengthens local institutions and promotes gender equity. By integrating SDGs into its digital education ecosystem, UT offers significant global lessons on how ODL institutions can effectively bridge educational disparities. This research concludes that UT’s model demonstrates the transformative power of collaborative digital transformation in creating an equitable, inclusive, and sustainable society, providing a scalable framework for other nations to follow.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 7th Open Society Conference 2025 (OSC 2025)
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Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
12 December 2025
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978-2-38476-505-8
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2352-5398
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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