Jakarta, July 11 -- Indonesia's demographic bonus must be leveraged to generate development gains, Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Pratikno has said.

"We are currently experiencing the peak of our demographic bonus. It can be a blessing for the country, but if not managed properly, it could turn into a disaster," he said at the launch of the 2025-2045 Population Development Grand Design in Jakarta on Friday.

"Therefore, we must turn this demographic bonus into a development dividend," he added.

Pratikno noted that key strategies include preparing a skilled and productive workforce and promoting inclusive, sustainable economic growth to achieve national prosperity.

He emphasized that President Prabowo Subianto i...