The Government Focuses On Improving The Quality Of Human Resources So That Indonesia Becomes A Developed Country

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs (Menko) Airlangga Hartarto. (Photo: Doc. ANTARA)

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said investment in human resources (HR) must continue to be improved so that it will support all HR quality strengthening programs so that Indonesia becomes a developed country in 2045.

"There are three requirements for Indonesia Gold 2045. One is human resources. The second is human resources. The third is human resources. So that's all we can do to achieve Golden Indonesia," said Airlangga as quoted by ANTARA, Thursday, August 8.

In addition, Airlangga said, to achieve Indonesia Gold requires a transformation of activities from a low added value to a higher added value, and from a minimum wage to a higher professional wage.

The government is promoting various programs to improve the quality of human resources, one of which is the Pre-Employment Card Program.

The program is a government innovation in developing human resources to optimize the potential for demographic bonuses through providing training assistance to the public with an end-to-end digital approach and encouraging public private partnerships (PPP).

Since its implementation from 2020 until now entering its fifth year, the total registrants have reached more than 56 million registrants, with a total of 18 million beneficiaries from 514 regencies/cities in 38 provinces.

According to Airlangga, in order to achieve the vision of Indonesia Gold, around $29,000 per capita income is needed.

Several regions in Indonesia, for example, Jakarta have a per capita income of up to 21,000 US dollars, then East Kalimantan and North Kalimantan are already above 17,000 US dollars.

We can map several other regions, and this is like the time for handling the COVID-19 pandemic and inflation. So what distinguishes Indonesia from other countries, we have practical solutions that other countries don't have. If the economic formula is normal, handling inflation is only by increasing the interest rate, but we don't, (in addition to) cooperation between regional heads. For example, to control volatile food inflation, moving (food ingredients) from producing regions to demand areas, as well as about controlling transportation, warehousing, and this is discussed in detail in routine meetings," he said.

Airlangga also appreciated all UNNES academic community for their dedication to producing a competent next generation of the nation.

UNNES has achieved various achievements, both at the national and international levels. This is clear evidence of UNNES' quality and commitment in creating superior human resources.

"So what we are doing today will be a driving force to increase students' level of ability from basic skills to higher capabilities, and can also support our brothers and sisters who have difficulty entering universities due to their limited access and financing," he concluded.