Jakarta, June 16 -- Indonesia's Ministry of Population and Family Development is preparing the Grand Design for Population Development (GDPK) to equip the younger generation to compete in the era of artificial intelligence (AI).

The ministry's Secretary Budi Setiyono noted in an official statement here on Monday that it is crucial to create a roadmap that includes identifying future employment needs, mapping relevant competencies, and involving the community in the transition process.

"Each region needs to develop its own strategy. Local governments must be able to anticipate the emergence of new types of jobs and prepare their human resources from now. We must not be trapped in outdated skills that are no longer relevant," he stressed....