Jakarta, May 15 -- The Indonesian government is investing in early childhood development to capitalize on a demographic bonus expected between 2030 and 2040, when around 70 percent of the population will be of productive age.

According to Deputy Minister of National Development Planning Febrian A. Ruddyard, the key to achieving the Golden Indonesia 2045 vision is to fulfill the essential needs of children from an early age, including education, health, and care protection.

Investing in children from an early age is important, as 90 percent of a child's brain development occurs before age five, which is known as the golden years.

"We must always remember to fulfill (the needs of) our children, our future generation, especially during th...