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Indonesia Prepares 100-Year Youth Development Blueprint

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesian Minister of Youth and Sports Erick Thohir is preparing a 100-year blueprint for youth development.
  • The plan aims to guide the nation's youth strategy, recognizing that current strategies may not suit future needs.
  • Thohir highlighted the demographic bonus and the need for competitive youth to ensure Indonesia's future strength.

Indonesian Minister of Youth and Sports Erick Thohir is spearheading the development of a comprehensive 100-year blueprint for national youth development. This initiative underscores his commitment to nurturing the potential of Indonesia's young population since assuming his role at the Ministry of Youth and Sports (Kemenpora).

We see that 2028 is the 100th anniversary of the Youth Pledge, meaning what is our youth strategy for the next 100 years? I am sure it is very different.

— Erick ThohirMinister of Youth and Sports Erick Thohir explaining the need for a new 100-year youth development blueprint during a working meeting with Commission X of the DPR RI.

During a working meeting with Commission X of the House of Representatives (DPR RI) in Jakarta on July 14, 2026, Thohir emphasized the critical need for this long-term strategy. He noted that as Indonesia approaches the 100th anniversary of the Youth Pledge in 2028, current youth development strategies, formulated a century ago, are likely insufficient for the future.

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— Erick ThohirMinister of Youth and Sports Erick Thohir explaining the need for a new 100-year youth development blueprint during a working meeting with Commission X of the DPR RI.

"We see that 2028 is the 100th anniversary of the Youth Pledge, meaning what is our youth strategy for the next 100 years? I am sure it is very different," Thohir stated. He explained that the blueprint is essential for cultivating future national leaders and leveraging Indonesia's demographic bonus, which comprises 23.8% of the population or 64 million young people. Without adequate preparation, this demographic advantage could become counterproductive.

I am sure it is very different.

— Erick ThohirMinister of Youth and Sports Erick Thohir explaining the need for a new 100-year youth development blueprint during a working meeting with Commission X of the DPR RI.

Thohir also revealed that the budget allocation for the youth sector in 2027 will be nearly tripled, reflecting the ministry's strategic focus on youth development as a crucial investment. He stressed that while the impact of youth development might not be immediately visible, neglecting this sector would be a significant mistake. The ministry aims to ensure that every rupiah of the state budget allocated to youth programs yields tangible socio-economic benefits and strengthens the nation's human resources for the future.

Without adequate preparation, this demographic advantage could become counterproductive.

— Erick ThohirMinister of Youth and Sports Erick Thohir explaining the need for a new 100-year youth development blueprint during a working meeting with Commission X of the DPR RI.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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