Second long-term

Second long-term development

In the second long-term development plan (PJP II), even in the sixth five-year development plan, in which we are in now, transfer of generation will take place naturally, from the 1945 generation who had freed Indonesia from the colonial yoke, to the post-1945 generation. It is our hope that the historical task of the '45 generation would be accomplished in the best possible manner and the transfer of responsibility to the succeeding generation would take place smoothly.

We have good reasons to be optimistic in this matter because the '45 generation as the decolonizing generation has achieved one of its ideals i.e. to determine state philosophy Pancasila to be the only principle as the basis for the societal, nation's and country's life.

But, experiences have shown that the continuous economic growth in the first long-term development plan could not solve all the problems. On the other hand, we have even noticed the emergence of social gap and inclination of erosion in nationalism, patriotism and social solidarity, not mentioning the impact of globalization which hit almost all aspects of life.

-Suara Pembaruan, Jakarta

We have not been entirely successful in overcoming the bureaucratic constraints which in turn cause the increase of production cost. The matter has been worsened by the low productivity as a result of the low quality of the manpower.

Now it is important to ponder over the President's warning to the effect that the government offices with all their systems should not create new constraints, but should carry out their responsibilities commensurate with their authorities.

Besides, all controlling bodies together with the legislative institution should make their functions effective if the results of the development are to be enjoyed by the succeeding generation.

-Media Indonesia, Jakarta