Yogyakarta (11/7), Prof. Dr. Sukamdi, M.Sc. professor of population geography and lecturer at the Master’s and Doctoral Population Study Program at the Graduate School of Gadjah Mada University. He was a spokesperson in the Be Radio Indonesia broadcast with the theme “Quality Population Towards a Golden Indonesia” in which was carried out on air in the Sweet Seven Ten Manis segment (Spirit and Optimism).
Adjat Wiratma, the host of this segment, made the event more interactive with Prof. Sukamdi with a discussion discussing Gen Z. The challenges and opportunities emerging from Generation Z will determine the condition of Indonesia in the future. This is related to the increasing population in Indonesia which must be in balance with optimal human resource quality planning.
Prof. Sukamdi said the aim in handling population growth is to expand employment opportunities. It cannot be denied that the number of available jobs can be a measure of population welfare.
“We cannot understand the problems inherent in Gen Z individually, because the perspective in Indonesia regarding different regions can be different. Especially geographical issues must be taken into account because the characteristics of Gen Z in the Jakarta area and the Yogyakarta area may be different,” said Prof. Sukamdi.
Likewise, with regard to population policy, the government often states that Gen Z will certainly have a big influence on all aspects of life. However, what is currently happening is that development policies are not yet directed towards those who will welcome the golden generation. Policy responses still discuss specific issues, not generic ones.
At the end of the session Prof. Sukamdi gave the message that whatever population policy is implemented, it will become an integral part of sustainable development. It is important to implement policies in various sectors, otherwise the society and the government will definitely be struggling with the same problems. The policy revitalization process in a real context has many regulations, the result can only be seen in the field’s implementation.
Tags: generation z, population policy, quality population, SDGs, SDG 1: eradicate poverty, SDG 3: good health and prosperity, SDG 4: quality education, SDG 8: decent work and economic growth, SDG 10: reduce inequality
Author: Siti Muyasaroh