Diversity Key to Resolving Problems
A comprehensive cultural strategy will produce an inclusive society of strong characters. Strong Asian countries such as South Korea and Japan have successfully implemented such a strategy and become nations of excellence amid increasing globalization.
DEPOK, KOMPAS โ Indonesians requires a comprehensive cultural strategy so that the view that diversity is a strength that unites the nation can be truly integrated to peopleโs behavior. If the nation can achieve this, it will not be difficult to resolve problems such as corruption, intolerance and radicalism.
Cultural strategy is far more than just about the arts. Instead, it should be focused on producing a collective mindset for all Indonesians across many life aspects, including education, health, economics and food security. Therefore, the first important thing to achieve is setting out agreed-upon national values, such as mutual assistance, independence and inclusivity, all of which can help us achieve our collective goals.