Nicholas Saputra: Young People's Ideas Can Drive Village Economies

Nicholas Saputra, serving as the BCA Bakti Ambassador, has lauded the innovative ideas presented by the finalists of the Genera-Z Berbakti 2026 program, highlighting their substantial potential to create tangible positive change within communities.

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Various ideas and presentation methods from the Genera-Z Berbakti 2026 finalists were quite interesting. For me, it sparks curiosity about how the proposed programs will be implemented in the field.

Saputra observed that the presented concepts were not merely engaging but also offered a promising pathway for the development of rural tourism villages. He expressed particular curiosity about the practical application of these proposed programs on the ground, emphasizing that the success of any initiative hinges on both the quality of the idea and the consistency and adaptability of its implementation in the village setting.

During the final round, eight teams of university students showcased solutions to various social challenges faced by villages. A notable competition unfolded between teams from Universitas Airlangga and Universitas Cenderawasih, both focusing on empowering women as agents of change in villages but employing distinct approaches. Social entrepreneur Tri Mumpuni, also a panelist, stressed that evaluations would consider not only the creativity of the ideas but also their feasibility for practical implementation.

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We panelists are confident that all Genera-Z Berbakti finalists can carry out their plans on location as long as they can maintain consistency and adapt to the conditions encountered in the target villages.

Ultimately, four of the eight finalist teams will have the opportunity to bring their visions to life in four BCA Bakti-guided tourist villages: Desa Wisata Kreatif Terong in Belitung, Desa Wisata Situs Gunung Padang in Cianjur, Desa Wisata Patakbanteng in Wonosobo, and Desa Wisata Kakaskasen Dua in Tomohon. The initiative aims to foster innovations that not only address social problems but also stimulate the economic potential of these villages through tourism.

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Students must be able to formulate ways to respond to social problems into concrete activities that can be implemented at the village community level.