Indonesia Outlines National Family Development Strategies at International Forum in Türkiye

Jakarta, The Gulf Observer: The Indonesian Ministry of Population and Family Development (BKKBN) presented its national strategies for building quality and resilient families during the International Family Forum Conference held in Istanbul, Türkiye, on May 22–23.

Speaking at the conference, Ukik Kusuma Kurniawan, BKKBN’s Deputy for Family Development, Population Control, and Family Planning, underscored Indonesia’s commitment to addressing family-related challenges through a life-cycle approach. “To address family-related problems, Indonesia has decided to focus on the life cycle of families,” he stated, as cited in a press release on Monday.

Kurniawan explained that this strategic approach drives the government to play an active and supportive role at every stage of an individual’s life — from infancy to old age — by implementing targeted initiatives in the fields of education, healthcare, and economic empowerment.

He emphasized the urgency of this approach as Indonesia enters a critical demographic phase, with approximately 70 percent of its 282 million citizens currently in the productive age group. This demographic bonus, he noted, presents a unique opportunity for Indonesia to make significant progress toward becoming a developed country.

Kurniawan further asserted that fostering quality families is central to the national vision of achieving “Golden Indonesia 2045.” He said President Prabowo Subianto’s administration is committed to leveraging the demographic dividend by eliminating obstacles to human development and enhancing the quality of life for all Indonesians.

As part of these efforts, Indonesia has introduced community-based parenting and child care programs aimed at addressing child malnutrition, while also strengthening the role of fathers in caregiving and promoting the active involvement of senior citizens in community life.

“We utilize artificial intelligence and integrated information systems to ensure every Indonesian family has sufficient access to accurate, responsive, and timely support,” he remarked.

Kurniawan also highlighted Indonesia’s interest in establishing inclusive international cooperation to further advance its family development goals. He concluded by affirming the government’s belief that “strengthening families equals preparing resilient human resources for a better future.”