“We can no longer be mediocre. Indonesia must truly move up the ranks, today and in the future,” he said in a statement here on Wednesday.
He made the remarks after observing that over the past decade Indonesia has remained in a growth phase that has yet to fully leap into developed nation status.
He underscored the importance of cross-sectoral and cross-generational synergy in pushing Indonesia’s aspiration to become an advanced country.
He also emphasized that Indonesia should not rely solely on natural resources, as such resources are finite and insufficient for long-term progress.
“Developed countries are born from industrialization and downstreaming supported by science, technology, and an empowered society,” he said.
To that end, he introduced a distinctive, adaptive, and inclusive approach to propel Indonesia toward developed nation status.
According to him, “distinctive” refers to building unique national advantages rather than merely imitating other countries.
“Adaptive,” he explained, means being responsive to global changes, including the energy transition, digitalization, and global economic disruptions.
Meanwhile, “inclusive” means ensuring that industrialization involves the wider community, especially those living around industrial areas.
He explained that community involvement is necessary so that people not only bear the impacts but also become an integral part of improved quality of life and economic progress.
“Industry must serve as a tool for community empowerment. If the people are involved and empowered, then Indonesia’s rise will not merely be a slogan, but a reality,” he stressed.
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