Nezar Patria urges young people to understand technology as preparation for digital leadership

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs (Wamenkomdigi) Nezar Patria has urged Indonesian youth to understand the developing technologies as a provision that can be used when this young generation becomes digital leaders. With the right knowledge about developing technologies, Nezar said the young generation can become policymakers who are accurate and provide benefits to many parties. “Technology sector policies require sufficiently broad knowledge so that regulations can be formulated accurately and strategically,” Nezar said in his statement received and confirmed in Jakarta on Wednesday. As a figure who also formulates policies for Indonesian society, especially in the technology sector, Nezar conveyed the message that the young generation must understand that policy decision-making does not stop at the discussion process alone. Further steps such as measuring the impact when a policy is implemented must also be carried out in the future so that the policy can be on target. Then, in ensuring technology-related policies, Nezar advised future digital leaders to prioritise the element of human resources that are increasingly empowered and not just focus on developing technology. Technology-related policies are best not to hinder innovation but also to ensure that public safety remains maintained and can even create new job opportunities.