Archipelagic Thinking: A New Idea from the Young Generation for Golden Indonesia 2045
Student activist Tiyo Ardianto, together with University of Sussex graduate Dhana Baswara, has formulated a strategic idea called archipelagic thinking to welcome Golden Indonesia 2045. The idea emerged after the two held an in-depth discussion in Solo, Central Java, on Saturday (22/8).
The concept of archipelagic thinking focuses on a framework of thought that requires a comprehensive understanding of the character of a diverse archipelagic nation. The idea encourages the government to produce policies tailored to the unique conditions of each region, rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.
Tiyo, a student at the Faculty of Philosophy at Gadjah Mada University (UGM) Yogyakarta, believes Indonesia can learn from the United Kingdom, which is also an archipelagic nation, in preserving tradition amid the currents of modernisation. To further develop the concept, Tiyo and Dhana have designed a national roadshow targeting millennials and Generation Z.
“We will listen more than we speak. We want to explore the thoughts of young people from all over Indonesia regarding the future of their regions,” said Tiyo on Sunday (23/8).
Echoing Tiyo, public policy observer Dhana Baswara confirmed the main focus of the movement to absorb the aspirations of the younger generation. “We want to explore the thoughts of young people from all over Indonesia regarding the future of their regions,” said Dhana.
The outreach format will be carried out across various media, ranging from open discussions, podcasts, to documentaries.
On the other hand, Tiyo highlighted the importance of reforming the morality of national leadership amid widespread corruption cases. According to him, preparing the foundation of a new generation’s mindset is the main key to realising the vision of Golden Indonesia 2045.
“This crisis is already very acute; to solve it, we must cut across one generation. We cannot expect change to come from the current generation; we must prepare the future generation,” Tiyo asserted.
He added that the economic potential of Indonesia’s natural wealth and the social capital of its cultural diversity can only be optimised by young leaders with integrity.
“In the hands of a young generation with high moral and cultural awareness, the potential of Golden Indonesia can be realised,” concluded Tiyo.