The measure of Cak and Ning 2026\u2019s success will not be how long the\npublic remembers their coronation night, but how much benefit people\nfeel from their work.<\/p>\n
Surabaya (ANTARA) \u2013 The grand final of Cak and Ning Surabaya 2026 at\nSurabaya City Hall on Saturday (10 October) was more than a stage for\ndeciding who was most deserving of wearing a tourism ambassador\u2019s\nsash.<\/p>\n
Before the judges, the finalists presented something more important\nthan their appearance: ideas about the city\u2019s future. These ranged from\npreserving cultural heritage and tourist destinations to digitalisation,\nwaste management, tackling stunting and strengthening the value of\nmutual cooperation.<\/p>\n
Fifteen finalists put forward their ideas in a competition themed\nAdhigana Manggala, which promotes the spirit of daring to create and\nbecoming stronger together. Cak Aldo from Tegalsari district and Ning\nRara from Gubeng district were selected as Cak and Ning Surabaya\n2026.<\/p>\n
They now have a responsibility to show that the title of tourism\nambassador can serve as a gateway to making a broader contribution to\nsociety.<\/p>\n
The range of ideas highlights Surabaya\u2019s young people\u2019s potential to\nengage with public issues. The challenge is to ensure that ideas\npresented on stage do not remain impressive answers for the judges, but\ndevelop into programmes that address residents\u2019 needs.<\/p>\n
This is where the relevance of Cak and Ning extends beyond tourism.\nThe event can be a space for developing young people\u2019s leadership,\nparticularly as Indonesia prepares its human resources for Golden\nIndonesia 2045.<\/p>\n
Success cannot be measured solely by the quality of the event or the\nwinners\u2019 popularity, but by the changes they bring about after the\nspotlights have faded.<\/p>\n
Indonesia has a substantial demographic asset for building future\nleadership.<\/p>\n
According to a publication by Statistics Indonesia (BPS), the number\nof Indonesians aged 16\u201330 was estimated at 66.83 million in 2025. This\nlarge population is an opportunity, but it does not automatically give\nIndonesia an edge in global competition.<\/p>\n
The National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) identifies\nimproving the quality of young people as an important factor in\nachieving the Golden Indonesia 2045 vision. Education, health and\nproductivity need to advance together so that young people can drive\ndevelopment rather than simply constitute a productive-age group in\npopulation statistics.<\/p>\n
Leadership, however, does not develop through formal education or\npublic-speaking skills alone. It also takes shape through experience in\nsolving problems, working with people who hold different views,\nunderstanding the needs of vulnerable groups and being accountable for\ndecisions.<\/p>\n
Data from the Youth Development Index (IPP), published by the\nMinistry of Youth and Sports, show that the index rose from 48.67 in\n2015 to 58.33 in 2024. Although this exceeded the 2020\u20132024 National\nMedium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN) target of 57.67, its average\nincrease over the decade was no more than one point a year.<\/p>\n
The Youth Development Index (IPP), published by the Ministry of Youth\nand Sports, shows that the index rose from 62.88 in 2024 to 65.78 in\n2025, exceeding the national target of 65.16. However, participation and\nleadership remain among the main challenges in youth development.<\/p>\n
The Ministry of Youth and Sports also includes participation and\nleadership as one of the domains used to assess youth development.<\/p>\n
These figures are a reminder that developing the younger generation\nis a long-term undertaking. Individual achievements deserve recognition,\nbut improving the quality of young people more broadly requires access\nto education, training, decent work, opportunities to join organisations\nand space to influence decision-making.<\/p>\n
In this context, Cak and Ning Surabaya occupy an interesting\nposition. They can connect young people\u2019s knowledge with the needs of\nthe community. They also have the opportunity to introduce Surabaya\u2019s\nhistory, culture and economic potential through communication that\nresonates with their peers.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/the-sashes-that-must-be-earned-1791762735", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }