Appreciation of the Inauguration of the AMANAH Building, Full Support from President Jokowi and BIN for the Regional Creative Industry Ecosystem
By: Muzakir Hasbi )*
Aceh now has a new facility inaugurated by President Jokowi, the Aneuk Muda Aceh Unggul and Hebat (AMANAH) Building. This building is a real symbol of the government’s efforts to encourage the development of regional creative industries, especially in Aceh.
The initiative not only reflects concern for the younger generation, but is also a key driver in developing an inclusive and sustainable creative economy ecosystem in the region.
President Jokowi expressed his commitment to continue supporting the creative economy sector as an important part of Indonesia’s economic growth, which has proven to have a strategic role, especially post-pandemic.
The seventh President of the Republic of Indonesia emphasized that the development of the creative economy sector must continue to be accelerated because this sector has proven to be one of the sectors that is able to survive amidst various crises, including the global pandemic.
According to him, the creative economy is able to break down geographical, gender, and economic strata boundaries, thus becoming a solution to improve people’s standard of living. Through adaptive policies and a healthy innovation climate, Indonesia under President Jokowi’s leadership is confident that the creative economy will be the backbone of economic growth, not only at the national level but also globally.
Therefore, the AMANAH Building is present as a real manifestation of this vision, by providing space for the young generation of Aceh to innovate and be creative in various sectors.
The Head of State also believes that the mobility of creative economic works continues without limits, even when the pandemic limits human physical mobility. This makes the sector one of the most resilient sectors, with several sub-sectors such as application and game developers, television, and radio experiencing significant growth during difficult times.
President Jokowi is committed to continuing to encourage the development of this sector so that Indonesia can take a leading role in global economic development based on innovation and creativity.
In addition to focusing on human resource development, AMANAH Building is also a center for technological innovation and entrepreneurship in Aceh. Through the modern facilities provided, young people in Aceh can develop skills in various fields, such as art, culture, technology, and creative industries. This provides a great opportunity for the younger generation to compete in the national and international arena.
Head of BIN, Police General (Ret.) Budi Gunawan, who also attended the inauguration of the AMANAH Building, emphasized that this facility is not only a physical building, but also a real platform to empower the young generation of Aceh.
The BIN-initiated youth human resource development program is designed to facilitate young people to contribute more to economic and social development in Aceh. With various training and mentoring provided, Acehnese youth are expected to be better prepared to face global challenges and create innovations that have a positive impact on their region.
According to Budi Gunawan, the AMANAH Building is also a new economic driver in Aceh, where the creative industry sector is expected to make a significant contribution to regional economic growth.
Not only focusing on creativity, the program also targets the economic independence of Acehnese youth through skills development in agriculture, entrepreneurship, and technology.
Thus, the AMANAH Building is not just a facility, but is concrete evidence of collaboration between the government and the people of Aceh to jointly build a brighter future.
In addition, Hadi Surya, a young politician from Aceh, also gave his appreciation for the inauguration of the AMANAH Building. According to him, the presence of the facility is a new era for the economic progress of Aceh, especially driven by young people.
The Aneuk Muda Aceh Unggul and Hebat program is expected to be a space for Acehnese youth to develop their potential in various fields, such as agriculture, animal husbandry, fisheries, and creative industries. Hadi also emphasized that the program is a model of youth empowerment that is very relevant and should be applied in other regions in Indonesia.
The AMANAH program not only focuses on improving the skills of the younger generation, but also provides full support in the development of the agricultural sector in Aceh. With the initiative of providing seeds, fertilizers, and agricultural equipment, AMANAH seeks to increase economic growth in the agricultural sector while strengthening regional food security. This step is in line with President Jokowi’s vision to continue to encourage the growth of economic sectors based on independence and innovation.
With the inauguration of the AMANAH Building, Aceh now has a comprehensive development center, which not only fosters the younger generation, but also drives potential economic sectors in the region.
Full support from the central government, in this case President Jokowi and BIN, reflects a commitment to continue building an inclusive and sustainable creative industry ecosystem, bringing Aceh towards greater progress.
*) Aceh Sharia Economic Researcher – Aceh Sustainable Sharia Economic Forum
