Alim Setiawan Slamet, an alumnus of the United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences (UGAS), Ehime University, and Rector (President) of IPB University, Indonesia, was appointed Deputy Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia (Wakil Menteri Pertanian Republik Indonesia) on October 15, 2026. The inauguration ceremony was held at Istana Negara (Presidential Palace) in Jakarta.
After earning his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from IPB University, he studied agricultural management at UGAS, where he received his doctoral degree in 2017. He subsequently pursued a career in education, research, and university administration at IPB University and was appointed as the rector of the university in December 2025.
Dr. Alim specializes in fields that connect agriculture and business management, including strategic management, supply chain management, and agricultural marketing. He has also been involved in the One Village One CEO (OVOC) program, which aims to revitalize rural economies by strengthening village-owned enterprises, developing local products and supporting entrepreneurship.
We are delighted to see a graduate of UGAS embark on a new chapter in his career as Deputy Minister of Agriculture, taking on responsibility for agricultural policy in Indonesia. We hope that he will draw on the knowledge and experience gained at UGAS to contribute to the further development of agriculture and rural communities in Indonesia. We wish him every success in his new role and look forward to his continued achievements.
Reference:IPB University official article: “Rektor IPB University Dr Alim Setiawan Slamet Dilantik sebagai Wakil Menteri Pertanian RI”[ipb.ac.id]
＜The United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Ehime University＞