Government Develops Literary Ecosystem Through National Talent Management Programme

The Ministry of Culture has stated that the government supports the development of the literary ecosystem, one of the ways being through the National Talent Management (MTN) programme. “We are making literature a part of ecosystem development together with National Talent Management. Literature certainly will not grow merely with the presence of talented writers. Literary life will flourish when the entire ecosystem can function properly from upstream to downstream,” said Culture Minister Fadli Zon at the opening of the Sasana Sastra event in Jakarta on Thursday. He explained that the literary ecosystem runs from upstream to downstream, starting from the process of creating or producing works, publishing, distribution, translation, promotion, and spaces for appreciation or festivals, to the formation of communities that bring literary works to life. He acknowledged that his ministry has partnered with at least 18 literary festivals in Indonesia through a national festival consortium and supports increasing literary appreciation across various regions. “Approximately 3,225 selected literary works have been distributed to the public through 35 literary community hubs spread across Indonesia. In 2025, we also encouraged the regeneration of 7,500 literary talents through the national talent management mechanism in the field of literature,” he said. The ministry is also opening opportunities for Indonesian literature to become better known on the global stage by nurturing young translators and promoters who are an important link in this ecosystem, as well as providing funding for translators for foreign nationals who purchase the copyrights of national literary works. With Indonesia’s wealth as a megadiversity country, possessing cultural riches from Sabang to Merauke and from Miangas to Rote Island, along with 1,340 ethnic groups, 718 languages, and spread across more than 17,000 islands, it is hoped that the nation’s literary wealth will continue to grow and be sustainable.