Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Deputy Speaker of the MPR, Edhie Baskoro\nYudhoyono, also known as Ibas, stated that the creativity of the younger\ngeneration needs to be directed towards becoming an economic force\ncapable of creating jobs and improving public welfare.<\/p>\n
\u201cCreativity is not merely about content; creativity is an economic\nforce,\u201d he said, according to a statement received in Jakarta on\nThursday.<\/p>\n
Indonesia possesses significant capital in the form of a young\ngeneration that is creative, innovative, and adaptive to technological\ndevelopments. This potential must be directed towards becoming an\neconomic force that creates employment and enhances societal\nprosperity.<\/p>\n
According to him, the challenge for the youth is not a lack of ideas,\nbut rather a hesitation to begin. Therefore, he encouraged the younger\ngeneration to be brave in transforming ideas into works that possess\neconomic value.<\/p>\n
He also urged young people to capitalise on opportunities arising\nfrom digital technological developments to establish businesses or new\nprofessions, without needing to wait for large capital or specific\npositions.<\/p>\n
On the other side, Ibas stated that Artificial Intelligence (AI)\nrepresents an opportunity that must be utilised, rather than a threat to\nbe avoided.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf we consider AI and digital technology as enemies, we certainly\nwill not be able to move faster and more progressively,\u201d he\nremarked.<\/p>\n
Nevertheless, he reminded that the use of AI must be balanced with\ncritical thinking skills so that technology serves as a tool to empower\nhumans, rather than replacing the ability to learn and adapt.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, he invited the younger generation not to be apathetic\ntowards politics, as various policies related to education, employment,\nthe digital economy, and the use of the state budget are determined\nthrough political processes.<\/p>\n
He noted that youth participation is necessary to ensure that public\npolicy becomes increasingly responsive to the needs of the community. He\nemphasised that economic growth must provide tangible benefits to the\npeople.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe measure of development success is not just how much economic\ngrowth is generated, but whether the people truly feel the benefits,\u201d\nsaid Ibas.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ibas-youth-creativity-must-become-an-economic-force-1789049750", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }