Ganjar Pranowo: Education Investment Is The Key To Indonesia's Future

JAKARTA - The Governor of Central Java, Ganjar Pranowo, emphasized the importance of investment in human resources through the education sector. Because until now, the gap in education has not been fully resolved.

This was conveyed by Ganjar when he was a speaker on Learning with the theme 'Everyone Has a Real Role for Indonesian Education' at the Bloc Jakarta Post, Saturday, July 29. Ganjar said that education is the key to Indonesia's success in dealing with demographic bonuses.

"So if President Jokowi today provides a fairly large allocation for infrastructure and the basic is good enough, then the next must be transferred to education," said Ganjar.

During 13 years Indonesia's time experienced a demographic bonus, Ganjar continued, not a long time. Thus, massive investments must be made in that sector.

"So, just pay attention to big schools, so that school facilities exist, good infrastructure, all children can get educational opportunities and teachers also pay attention to their welfare," he explained.

Until now, Ganjar Pranowo continued, the gap in education is still happening. With the zoning system school, it is clear that there are still many blank spots in Indonesia.

"That must be filled in so as not to stick. Access to education is lacking, facilities must be made so that everyone can access, people cannot afford to be given scholarships, those who do not want schools can be made virtual schools. There are many affirmative actions that can be taken," he explained.

According to Ganjar, political decisions are important. So when he served as Governor of Central Java, he made a Central Java Vocational School. Free schools with a boarding school concept specifically for poor children.

"And the results are very good, the children who graduated from Central Java Vocational School can now work, become family backmen and raise their families from poverty," he said.

Investasi pendidikan itu lanjut Ganjar harus dilakukan dengan cepat. Dengan bonus demografi yang saat ini sudah terjadi, maka pendidikan adalah salah satu cara yang harus dibenahi.

"This has to be fast. I don't think it's too difficult. It just takes the will to do that," concluded Ganjar Pranowo.

The Belajaraya event which was held at the Bloc Post was attended by all people who care about education in Indonesia. Apart from Ganjar Pranowo, the event also presented other speakers, namely the former Governor of DKI Jakarta, Anies Baswedan and the Minister of Defense, Prabowo Subianto.