Profile of Yayasan Pendidikan Indonesia

Profile of Yayasan Pendidikan Indonesia “Wira Tata Buana” (YPI Wira Tata Buana)
Special Consultative Status with ECOSOC, United Nations (since August 2013)


Organizational Overview


Yayasan Pendidikan Indonesia “Wira Tata Buana” (YPI Wira Tata Buana) is a Jakarta-based Indonesian non-governmental organization dedicated to advancing education, information and communication technology (ICT), sustainable development, and international cooperation.


Granted Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in August 2013, YPI actively engages with ECOSOC, its subsidiary bodies, and related UN forums. This status enables the organization to participate in UN meetings, submit written statements, and contribute to global policy discussions, particularly in the areas of quality education, sustainable development goals (SDGs), human rights, and peace.
Official Website: ypindonesia.org


Key Details

  • Full Name: Yayasan Pendidikan Indonesia Wira Tata Buana (commonly abbreviated as YPI or YPI Wira Tata Buana).
  • Headquarters: Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • Chairman: Datuk (MYR/Datuk) Agung Sidayu, who represents the organization at UN events, submits statements, and leads international advocacy efforts. He has also served in diplomatic capacities, including as Honorary Consul of Sierra Leone in Indonesia.
  • ECOSOC Status: Special Consultative Status (Category: Special) since 2013. This positions YPI to focus on its core competencies in education and development while contributing Indonesian perspectives to global forums.
    Activities and Focus Areas
    YPI’s work centers on bridging education, technology, and sustainable development both domestically and internationally.
  • Education and ICT: Implementation of programs such as the International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) in Indonesia and Timor-Leste. The foundation has collaborated with Indonesian government institutions, including the Ministry of Religious Affairs (MORA), to enhance digital literacy in Islamic secondary schools (madrasah).
  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Strong advocacy for SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 4 (Quality Education), particularly through initiatives promoting free nutritious school meals to improve attendance, learning outcomes, and local economies.
  • Broader Engagement: Contributions to topics including higher education, school nutrition, environmental initiatives, peacebuilding, human rights, freedom of expression, and AI ethics.
  • International Reach: Activities extending to Timor-Leste and collaborative advocacy with other NGOs. The organization supports notable Indonesian educational projects such as Alzaytun, emphasizing greening programs, community farming, and holistic development.
    YPI operates as a specialized NGO, channeling practical educational experiences from Indonesia into international policy dialogue.
    Written Statements to the United Nations (since 2013)
    Leveraging its ECOSOC status, YPI regularly submits individual and joint written statements to ECOSOC, the Human Rights Council (HRC), and High-Level Political Forums. These official UN documents (referenced as E/[year]/NGO/ or A/HRC/[session]/NGO/) address education, sustainable development, human rights, and peace.

  • Key Contributions Include:
  • Joint statements on the right to peace (e.g., A/HRC/26/NGO/80 and related 2014–2015 submissions).
  • Standalone ECOSOC statement: E/2019/NGO/90.
  • Regular High-Level Segment submissions on SDGs, school feeding programs, and sustainable development.
  • Multiple statements on the Alzaytun educational model, including themes of environmental sustainability, freedom of expression, and SDG implementation (2020–2024).
  • Joint appeals on human rights mechanisms, anti-racism, and global solidarity issues.
    Themes emphasize practical solutions from Indonesian contexts, such as school nutrition programs and technology-enhanced religious education. Full texts are accessible via the UN Digital Library (digitallibrary.un.org) and undocs.org.
  • Articles and Thought Leadership in Bahasa Indonesia
  • YPI shares opinion articles, analyses, and advocacy pieces primarily through the personal Facebook profiles of Chairman Datuk Agung Sidayu (Myr Agung Sidayu) and associates including Ichsan Din Ilyas, Suparmin Abu Nida (Humas), and Bambang Hedy. These are often cross-posted on platforms such as Kompasiana and WordPress (theuninfo.wordpress.com).
  • Selected Articles:
  • Era Kecerdasan Buatan: Keterbukaan yang Bertanggung Jawab — AI governance and responsible development.
  • Kekuasaan Hukum di Atas Segala: Pelajaran Demokrasi dari Amerika Serikat — Rule of law and democratic principles.
  • Ketangguhan Sebuah Bangsa: Pelajaran dari Iran dan Janji Al-Qur’an — National resilience and geopolitical insights.
  • Diplomasi China yang Meningkat di Bawah Xi Jinping — Analysis of Chinese foreign policy.
    Additional writings cover UN-related topics, Alzaytun initiatives, school nutrition, SDGs, pesantren modernization, and current international affairs. Content is advocacy-oriented, reflecting YPI’s commitment to education, peace, and sustainable development from an Indonesian perspective.

  • Online Presence
  • Yola official site: ypi-specialconsultative-status.yolasite.com
  • Chairman’s LinkedIn and Academia.edu profiles
  • Facebook and Instagram (@sidayuagung) for Bahasa Indonesia articles
  • Kompasiana and WordPress blogs
  • Note: While several organizations share similar names in Indonesia, YPI Wira Tata Buana is the entity holding ECOSOC Special Consultative Status since 2013.
    For the most current information, official UN ECOSOC listings, direct contact with the organization, or review of recent UN documents is recommended.