Jakarta, April 26 -- Social Affairs Minister Tri Rismaharini emphasized that openness to the advancements in science, including social sciences, is the key to handling the dynamics arising as a result of the country's economic development.

"With knowledge, solutions can be numerous, and with that the community can solve any dynamics, including social problems, arising from development," she said, according to a statement from the Social Affairs Ministry on Friday.

The minister was speaking at the Open Senate for the Inauguration of Social Welfare Polytechnic (Poltekesos) Professors.

She pointed out that modernization and economic and technological progress have boosted people's civilization, but as a result, had led to social dynamics,...