Bima Arya Urges Regional Heads to Maintain Sustainable Development Vision
Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Bima Arya Sugiarto has asserted that the realisation of ‘Indonesia Emas 2045’ requires several essential prerequisites, most notably a sustainable national vision. He stated that such a vision serves as the foundation to ensure that the direction of development remains consistent and proceeds according to plan.
“The story of a developed nation is a story of sustainability,” Bima said in a written statement on Sunday (7/6/2026).
He made these remarks while speaking at the Student Day of the Pakuan University Postgraduate School in Bogor Regency, West Java, on Saturday (6/6). Bima cited several developed nations, including Singapore, which have achieved progress by executing development visions sustainably. He urged leaders, particularly regional heads, to adopt similar principles, noting that development directions in many regions still shift whenever there is a change in local leadership.
In addition to vision sustainability, Bima noted that national independence is a crucial factor in driving progress. He argued that such independence must be supported by effective leadership to ensure that the wheels of government function optimally.
“Even if we have many smart and great people, and even if democracy is highly regarded, if the government does not function, it is useless. We will go nowhere,” he remarked.
Bima also emphasised the importance of strengthening collaboration and innovation in development, noting that the government cannot work in isolation and requires the active involvement of various stakeholders. He expressed his appreciation for Pakuan University for adopting themes of innovation, collaboration, and competitiveness for the event.
Furthermore, Bima warned regional leaders to remain vigilant regarding rising global geopolitical tensions, which directly impact public life. “Because this geopolitical uncertainty impacts the dollar, impacts oil, and so on. Therefore, number one, geopolitics matters,” he added.
Alongside understanding geopolitical dynamics, regional heads are encouraged to continuously improve the quality of human resources within their respective regions. Bima assessed that high-quality human resources play a vital role in strengthening bureaucratic performance, but must also be supported by appropriate governmental strategies.
“The issue is whether the strategy is correct or not? Only time will tell… therefore, this strategy represents a risk for leaders,” he concluded.