AHY states true leadership involves thinking about the next generation

He must be busy thinking about and preparing those who will continue what he has not yet been able to achieve or complete when his time has ended, when his time is up.

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono, also known as AHY, stated that true leadership involves thinking about the next generation.

“True leadership is not about the next election. It is about the next generation,” said AHY during the book launch of ‘AHY Leadership: From Various Perspectives of Young Indonesian Figures’ in the Menteng area, Jakarta, on Wednesday (23/9) evening.

Therefore, he stated that true leaders must consider the fate of the next generation before their term of office concludes.

He made these remarks because he views the current world as being full of turbulence and uncertainty.

“We know the economy continues to face challenges, and this issue will directly impact our very homes and families,” he said.

Furthermore, he noted that the world is currently experiencing pressure from ecological aspects.

“The Earth is getting hotter, and El Niño is coinciding with long droughts. Not to mention, once the rainy season arrives, storms and hydrometeorological disasters will also be lurking for us all,” he said.

“When I speak of generations, I have a right to do so because I have a six-month-old baby. If we imagine the heat today, how will our lives and the lives of future generations be in 20, 30, or 40 years? Therefore, I feel we must be moved to act,” he added.

One way to achieve this, he continued, is through collaboration that extends beyond sectors, regions, or even ministries and agencies.

“In essence, humans compete, but the spirit of today’s era and the future is more than just competition; it is collaboration,” he said.