RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - The Indonesian government, in partnership with UNICEF, has launched a new long-term strategy that places children's rights at the center of national development. Officials described the initiative as a strategic investment toward realizing the vision of a Golden Indonesia 2045.

"No child should be left behind. This principle ensures that every Indonesian child grows and develops optimally," said Minister of National Development Planning and Head of Bappenas, Rachmat Pambudy, at the launch of the Country Program Action Plan (CPAP) for 2026–2030 in Jakarta on Thursday, April 23, 2026, as quoted by Antara.

The program, with funding of around USD 131 million, aims to reach millions of children by expanding access to quality basic services and strengthening government capacity in policy planning and implementation.

Unlike previous sectoral approaches, the CPAP integrates six pillars: health, nutrition, education, environment and climate action, water and sanitation, and social protection, into the national development framework.

It aligns with the 2025–2029 National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN), the Sustainable Development Goals, and the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework.

“This document will serve as a guideline for building the Golden Indonesia generation of 2045," Minister Rachmat said, thanking UNICEF for preparing the plan.

The Ministry of Home Affairs will coordinate cross-ministerial and local administration collaboration to ensure programs are integrated into regional planning. Several provinces, including West Java, Central Java, Papua, and East Nusa Tenggara, have been identified as priority areas for strengthening regional capacity to deliver quality services for children.

Expert Staff to the Minister of Home Affairs for Public Apparatus and Services, Anwar Harun Damanik, said the program is expected to accelerate national and regional human resource development targets."“The Ministry of Home Affairs will supervise the implementation of regional administrations' collaborative programs to ensure they follow national development policies," he said.

UNICEF Representative in Indonesia, Maniza Zaman, emphasized that the partnership builds on more than seven decades of cooperation. "By strengthening this long-term partnership, we can realize a future where every child grows up healthy, educated, protected, and free from poverty and violence," she said.

The 2026–2030 CPAP addresses ongoing challenges and emerging issues related to children, while contributing to Indonesia's national priorities and the vision of Golden Indonesia 2045. The collaboration is expected to accelerate the fulfillment of children's rights and lay the foundation for improving the quality of life for future generations. ***