Jakarta (Antara Bali) - Vice President Boediono has said that Indonesia is undergoing a
deficit of statesmen from different sectors, which must be developed to
achieve national success.
"Indonesia faces not only a deficit of the balance of payments and a
deficit of a balanced budget, but also a deficit of statesmen, though
not a deficit of politicians," he said in his opening address to "The
First Young Leader Indonesia Annual Conference 2014" here on Saturday.
Young Leaders for Indonesia (YLI) was initiated by PT McKinsey
Indonesia in 2008 and evolved into an independent foundation in 2010.
The YLI, which is currently supported by national leaders and figures,
is a six-month program for students who have high achievements and the
potential to become leaders. YLI participants include students from more
than 30 prominent universities from throughout the country.
Boediono said the largest deficit was a shortage of reliable players
in the nations politics, caused by a lack of the younger generations
enthusiasm for politics.
The country has made a success in its struggle because it was led by the best of earlier Indonesian children, he said.
He realized that the number of young people interested in politics continues to decline.
"It is worth noting that we need statesmen who work closely to
produce good political products and rules of the game," he said.
Boediono said he, himself, was not a politician. But since he worked
for the government, he must have a good knowledge of politics.
"To be a good politician, we must have a strong vision, otherwise, we will become pawns," he said.(WDY)
Indonesia Suffers Deficit of Statesmen
Minggu, 11 Mei 2014 7:19 WIB