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West Java Secretary Targets Significant Drop in Youth Unemployment by 2029

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The West Java Provincial Government aims to significantly reduce youth unemployment by 2029, alongside improving educational quality for young people.
  • Regional Secretary Herman Suryatman highlighted the need for collaboration between the government and youth organizations like KNPI to achieve these goals.
  • Suryatman challenged West Java to increase its Youth Development Index (IPP) to at least 90 by 2029, emphasizing that government efforts alone are insufficient without community and youth organization involvement.

The West Java Provincial Government has set ambitious targets to significantly decrease youth unemployment and enhance the quality of education for young people by 2029. Regional Secretary Herman Suryatman articulated this commitment, emphasizing the administration's dedication to improving the welfare and capabilities of its youth.

Suryatman made these remarks while opening the 16th Regional Deliberation of KNPI (Indonesian National Youth Committee) West Java in Bandung. He stressed that improving the quality of youth, particularly in education and welfare, requires serious attention and collaborative efforts. "The increase in youth quality must be a serious concern, especially in terms of education and welfare," he stated.

The increase in youth quality must be a serious concern, especially in terms of education and welfare.

— Herman SuryatmanRegional Secretary Herman Suryatman emphasized the importance of youth development.

Achieving these targets necessitates strong collaboration between the government and youth organizations, including KNPI West Java. Suryatman expressed hope that the KNPI deliberation would serve as a platform for formulating strategic steps and strengthening the role of youth in accelerating the realization of a "Special West Java" vision.

The government without the community, the government without youth, is nothing.

— Herman SuryatmanHerman Suryatman highlighted the need for collaboration between government, community, and youth organizations.

He also pointed to the current state of youth development in West Java, noting that the Youth Development Index (IPP) stands at 62.96. Suryatman challenged the region to significantly boost this figure, aiming for an IPP of at least 90 by 2029. He underscored that the spirit and activities of youth should be reflected not only in organizational structures but also in the overall quality of their lives.

Suryatman concluded by emphasizing that the government cannot achieve these developmental goals alone. The involvement of the community and youth organizations is crucial. "The government without the community, the government without youth, is nothing," he said. He urged the future leadership of KNPI West Java to be bold, step out of their comfort zones, and foster a competitive environment within the organization to effectively contribute to enhancing the quality of West Java's youth.

The next KNPI leadership must dare to take risks.

— Herman SuryatmanHerman Suryatman encouraged bold leadership within the KNPI organization.
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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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